Nissequoguetag:www.rpa.org,2008-02-19:/nissequogue//142008-12-30T16:56:49ZMovable Type Pro 4.21-enNissequogue Stewardship Action Plan - Released!tag:www.rpa.org,2008:/nissequogue//14.14042008-11-24T15:44:00Z2008-12-30T16:56:49ZToday, Regional Plan Association and the Nissequogue Stewardship Steering Committee released its groundbreaking plan to protect the environment of the 40-square-mile Nissequogue River watershed. The in-depth plan, developed over three years with a coalition of government, civic, business and environmental...Robert Freudenberg View the Press Release here.
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The Nissequogue Stewardship Action Plantag:www.rpa.org,2008:/nissequogue//14.11042008-08-06T14:04:43Z2008-08-07T22:45:48Z Regional Plan Association and the Nissequogue Stewardship Steering Committee has completed work on its Stewardship Action Plan. The plan contains an overview of the watershed, a summary of the project process and over 100 actions intended to ensure the...Robert Freudenberg
Regional Plan Association and the Nissequogue Stewardship Steering Committee has completed work on its Stewardship Action Plan. The plan contains an overview of the watershed, a summary of the project process and over 100 actions intended to ensure the management and protection of the Nissequogue River watershed. The group is working to find an official release date for the plan to take place this fall.
For those interested conducting a similar project, download a lessons learned guidelines document here.
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DRAFT Actions Released for Public Commenttag:www.rpa.org,2008:/nissequogue//14.7152008-05-12T15:42:05Z2008-06-03T21:51:41ZThe Nissequogue Stewardship Steering Committee released its DRAFT Actions for the watershed in a public meeting on Thursday, May 8. Held at the Suffolk County Legislative Auditorium, the meeting attracted around 60 participants who heard an overview of the project,...Ben We want to hear from you!
Please review this document and send along any comments you may have by email to Rob Freudenberg at Robertf@rpa.org
Thanks to our friends at Local Views, you can watch the public meeting here. ]]>
About Nissequogue Watershedtag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7142007-11-20T16:28:52Z2008-05-14T16:07:21Z The Nissequogue River Watershed covers over 40 square miles largely in the Town of Smithtown, Long Island. The watershed is made up of a number of diverse ecosystems that are home to a large variety of species and offers...Ben
The Nissequogue River Watershed covers over 40 square miles largely in the Town of Smithtown, Long Island. The watershed is made up of a number of diverse ecosystems that are home to a large variety of species and offers an array of recreational amenities including hiking, fishing and bird-watching. Areas within the watershed are designated as New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and sections of the river are classified as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Stewardship Action Plan
In 2006 the Long Island Sound Study's Stewardship Initiative (LISSI) workgroup named the Nissequogue River and its 40 square-mile watershed one of 33 Stewardship Areas. With an established network of committed stakeholders and abundance of protected open space, the area was also selected as an ideal location to initiate a pilot program to implement the general principles of LISSI. This is currently being done through development of a Stewardship Action Plan to ensure the long-term management and protection of the watershed.
For more information, click here to download a one-page summary of the Nissequogue River Watershed Stewardship Action Plan.
Who's Creating the Stewardship Action Plan?
The creation of a Stewardship Action Plan is the collaborative effort of many local stakeholders and various government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. To learn more about who is helping to shape the Nissequogue's Stewardship Action Plan and how the Steering Committee is organized, visit our Participants page.
The following list of issues important to the watershed was presented at the public meeting in October 2006.]]>
Press Articlestag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7132007-11-20T16:10:37Z2008-05-14T16:07:21ZKPPC Site, Consensus Process Among Topics January 10, 2007 The Park triples in size as the fromer Kings Park Pyschiatric Center is slated to become open space. CT Group Shares Stewardship Plans December 6, 2006 The Nissequogue Watershed Steering Committee...BenKPPC Site, Consensus Process Among Topics
January 10, 2007
The Park triples in size as the fromer Kings Park Pyschiatric Center is slated to become open space.
CT Group Shares Stewardship Plans
December 6, 2006
The Nissequogue Watershed Steering Committee and the Norwalk River Stewardship Action Plan Steering Committee meet to discuss strategy.
Meeting Held On Watershed Plan
October 18, 2006
The Nissequogue Watershed Steering Commitee receives feedback from residents in a public meeting at Smithtown High School.
Locals To Sound Off On River Plan
September 20, 2006
Residents of Smithtown are asked to give feedback on preserving the Nissequogue Watershed.]]>
Maps/Imagestag:www.rpa.org,2007:/nissequogue//14.7122007-11-15T21:45:45Z2008-05-19T18:02:45ZMaps Images of the Nissequogue River Watershed | View | Upload your own | View | Upload your own | View | Upload your own...Ben
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Stewardship Action Plantag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7112007-11-15T21:17:03Z2008-05-14T16:07:20ZThe Stewardship Action Plan will create a series of recommendations to ensure the sustainability of the watershed's ecological and recreational resources. Divided into recommended actions for Habitat, Water Quality, Land Use/Open Space and Education, the plan will help to guide...Ben
In order for an action item to be considered for the Stewardship Action Plan, it had to adhere to the following criteria:
1) The item has to affect the watershed area.
2) The goals outlined in the action have to be achievable.
3) Once the item has been implemented, it has to be measurable.
The ultimate goal of the Stewardship Action Plan is to both protect the resources of the Nissequogue watershed as well as to serve as a model for other coastal communities seeking to develop stewardship program.]]>
Participantstag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7102007-11-15T20:19:54Z2008-05-28T22:59:23ZSteering Committee Formed in late 2005, The Nissequogue River Watershed Steering Committee is comprised of variety of local stakeholders. The Steering Committee is divided into four subcommittees - Habitat, Water Quality, Land Use/Open Space and Education/Outreach - each responsible for...Ben
Steering Committee
Formed in late 2005, The Nissequogue River Watershed Steering Committee is comprised of variety of local stakeholders. The Steering Committee is divided into four subcommittees - Habitat, Water Quality, Land Use/Open Space and Education/Outreach - each responsible for coming up with Action Items to manage and protect the watershed. The Steering Committee is also responsible for convening public meetings, producing outreach materials, and coordinating public events.
The two-year project is being coordinated by Regional Plan Association and has received funding from the New York State Department of Conservation and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Long Island Sound Futures Fund.
Subcommittee Organization
The Nissequogue Watershed Steering Committee is divided into four subcommittees to draw upon stakeholder interest and expertise.
Click here to view a simple diagram showing how the Steering Committee is structured.
Habitat
The goal of the Habitat Subcomittee is to work to protect and restore fish passage; cold water fisheries habitat; other freshwater habitat; marine and estuarine habitat; terrestrial wildlife habitat; and wetland habitat.
Chair: Jake Kritzer - Environmental Defense
Eric Broecker - Sunken Meadow State Park Dorothy Chanin - Kings Park Civic Association Nick Gibbons - Suffolk County Parks Chart Guthrie - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Tom Halavik - US Fish and Wildlife Service Molly Hastings - NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Robin Kriesberg - Friends of the Bay Gary Lawton - NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Kathy McShane - Town of Smithtown Gregory Miller - Citizen
Bill Muller - Fishing Advisory Board for NYS Parks Jeff Plackis - Trout Unlimited (Long Island Chapter) John Potente - Citizen Jan Porinchak - Citizen Derek Rogers - Suffolk County Parks Kathleen Roth - NYS Parks, Caleb Smith Dave Thompson - Trout Unlimited Clarence Ware - NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Steve Weber - King's Park Civic Association Heather Young - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Water Quality
The goal of the Water Quality Subcommittee is to develop recommendations to protect and improve the quality of surface, marine and ground waters.
Chair: Charlie Dequillfeldt - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Jeanne Brown - Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (former) Angel Dybas - Cornell Cooperative Extension Theresa Goergen - Suffolk County Department of Health Dennis Mildner - NYS Department of State Division of Coastal Resources Peter Paquette - Friends of Caleb Smith Dave Thompson - Trout Unlimited
Open Space and Land Use
The goal of the Open Space and Land Use Subcommittee is to promote conservation strategies to protect the watershed's natural, cultural, and recreational values in order to provide public access to the waterfront, public recreation, and protect the natural resources and scenic qualities of the Watershed.
Chair: Michael Kaufman - Joint Coastal Commission, County CEQ
Gloria Charles - Town of Smithtown Planning Department Allyson Feld - Town of Smithtown Planning Department Larry Flynn - Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Frank Huntington - Daniel Gale Sotheby's Derek Rogers - Suffolk County Parks Joyce Rosenthal - Smithtown League of Women Voters Mario Viscardi - New York Water Environment, Inc, Long Island Chapter
Education and Outreach
The goal of the Education and Outreach Subcommittee is to educate the public about the Nissequogue River's natural, cultural, and historic value to promote public ownership and protection of the river. It strives to actively engage the public in learning about and protecting the river and the watershed.
Chair: Larissa Graham - NY Sea Grant
Molly Hastings - NYS Office of Parks Sondra Irvine - League of Women Voters: Smithtown Chapter Peter Kearns - Village of the Branch Susan Krause - 4 Harbors Audubon, New York Audubon Elizabeth Platt - Smithtown High School Ailene Rogers - Cornell Cooperative Extension Marie Smith - Sweetbriar Nature Center Ly Williams - Smithtown High School
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Reports/Datatag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7092007-11-15T18:52:13Z2008-05-14T16:07:20ZThe following studies contain data used in the Stewardship Action Plan: Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessments - The two reports below highlight the fish and wildlife habitats in and around the Nissequogue River. The first report was written in...Ben
The following studies contain data used in the Stewardship Action Plan:
Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessments - The two reports below highlight the fish and wildlife habitats in and around the Nissequogue River. The first report was written in 1987; the second, a modified version of the 1987 report, was written in 2005.
Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey - Review the results of this survey to learn more about the tern and piping plover, among other waterbirds that call Long Island home.
Long Island Sound Study Group - This table catalogs the types of environmental action and the area, owner, and issues that are represented.
New York State Water Quality Reports - A list of state regulations for the watershed:
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is national legislation that protects ecologically and recreationally significant stretches of rivers throughout the country.]]>
Meeting Summariestag:www.rpa.org,2007:/testblog//14.7082007-11-15T16:10:25Z2008-05-19T18:08:22ZMeeting Minutes/Presentations June 25, 2007View the presentation from the 12th Steering Committee meeting on Transfer Development Rights (TDR). April 30, 2007View the minutes from the 11th Steering Committee meeting. March 19, 2007View the minutes from the 10th Steering Committee meeting....BenMeeting Minutes/Presentations
Two announcements were issued to encourage attendance at the public meeting on October 10, 2006. You can view them here: 1st Announcement | 2nd Announcement]]>
Regional Plan Association and the Nissequogue Stewardship Steering Committee has completed work on its Stewardship Action Plan. The plan contains an overview of the watershed, a summary of the project process and over 100 actions intended to ensure the management and protection of the Nissequogue River watershed. The group is working to find an official release date for the plan to take place this fall.
