North Fork Environmental Council

Lend a Hand. Make a Difference.

The NFEC is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Our mission is to bring important environmental issues to the attention of North Fork residents, businesses and elected More »

New Year. New Challenges. Renewed Dedication.

Renew before Dec 31 for 2011 tax deduction. The NFEC wishes its members and supporters the best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season More »

Appreciate “What’s Left”

The beauty of the North Fork is all around us. Check our calendar to see when these and other events are to be held so More »

NFEC Board Meeting

Title: Monthly NFEC Board Meeting — Open to the Public Location: NFEC Offices Description: 12700 Main Rd, Mattituck Start Time: 6:00 PM Date: Monday, January More »

Winter 2011 Newsletter

The latest issue of the NFEC newsletter, North Fork Views, is here. Click below to view this important publication. February NFEC Board Meeting Have a More »

Letter to U.S. Navy on Remediation of Calverton Toxic Plume

January 16, 2012 NFEC

Public Comment Period Closes Tuesday, January 17

The NFEC wishes to thank all of those individuals and organizations which took the time to work with us on a coordinated, comprehensive letter to the U.S. Navy regarding its plan to clean up the toxic plume at the former Grumman airfield in Calverton.

Signatories on the letter before the holiday deadline were:

Suffolk County Legislator Ed Romaine
Legislative District 1, Suffolk County, NY

Richard Amper, Executive Director, Long Island Pine Barrens Society

Karen Blumer, Representative, Neighbors Expecting Accountability and Remediation

Patricia Burkhart, President, Friends of Edgewood-Oak Brush Plains Preserve

Marilyn England, President, Open Space Council

Mary Ann Johnston, President, Affiliated Brookhaven Civic Organizations

Kevin McAllister, Baykeeper and President, Peconic Baykeeper

William Toedter, President, North Fork Environmental Council

In addition, although Bob DeLuca and the Group for the East End decided that it was in their best interest to submit their own letter, they noted in their letter that they acknowledged and supported the suggestions made in the group letter submitted by the NFEC.

We had hoped for additional support from other groups and elected officials but the holiday weekend caught several people away from their offices. We look forward to continued cooperation and support of all area civic groups, organizations, elected officials, businesses and residents in this critical effort.

Although the Navy’s plan called for comments from the public be submitted in writing by end of business January 17, 2012, if you support this letter or want to submit thoughts of your own, you should do so ASAP to Lora Fly at: lora.fly@navy.mil

You can view the text of the letter submitted by the NFEC by clicking the link below.

Letter to U.S. Navy — Comments on Remediation Plan of Calverton Toxic Plume

Winter 2012 Newsletter

December 23, 2011 NFEC

There are concerns we all share. Sometimes it’s what someone does. Other times, it’s what they don’t do. But the third concern is often the most important — how we do things.

This issue of North Fork Views asks about looks at the dangerous process of “fracking” and how fears about this little tested but widely-used gas and oil extraction process have come to life — polluting drinking water supplies. Read about why we should oppose this practice in New York State.

Other topics include:

What Sea Level Rise means to the North Fork
Preserving the old Seafood Barge property for research, education and baymen use
The Lighter Side of “Green”
The Navy’s partial plan to clean up the toxic plume in Calverton

Click below to view this important publication about what is happening on the North Fork, how it affects you and what you can do about it.

Newsletter: Winter 2012

December 17, 2011 NFEC

The NFEC is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Our mission is to bring important environmental issues to the attention of North Fork residents, businesses and elected officials, and help to bring about appropriate, timely resolutions. Our dedicated officers and directors work hard to help preserve what makes the North Fork unique and our way of life. But we can’t do it without help.

Volunteers are needed in all areas of our work. This may include but is not limited to: attending Riverhead and Southold Town meetings, coordinating petition drives, helping with event and program set-up, acting as a community watchdog, contributing newsletter ideas and articles, and helping with member mailings, among many other things.

If you would like to lend a hand and help make a difference, please contact the NFEC offices today at 298-8880 or click here to download our NFEC Volunteer Form and become a volunteer to help, “Save What’s Left!”

December 13, 2011 NFEC

Renew before Dec 31 for 2011 tax deduction.

The NFEC wishes its members and supporters the best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

With the new year come new issues and challenges to the environment and our way of life on the North Fork. The NFEC asks that you take the time to renew your membership now — or join us for the first time — before the end of the year. Not only will it help the NFEC commit to its proposed schedule of programs and events for 2012 — Save Our Sound Ave, speaking out on the toxic plume in Calverton, protecting disappearing wetlands, Bike What’s Left, Paddle What’s Left, beach clean-ups and beach grass restoration efforts, and more — but it gives you an added tax deduction for 2011.

To renew your membership or become a first-time member, please click on the following link to download and print the membership form. And be on the lookout for the Winter 2012 newsletter coming in the mail or the NFEC Web site soon.

The issues we all face are critical. The challenges are difficult. We need your help. Please renew today.

Sincerely,

The NFEC Board of Directors

The NFEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of its members, sponsors, supporters and volunteers. All donations towards membership and supplemental contributions are tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue code.

NFEC Membership Form:

NFEC Membership Form

Change in Meeting Venue – Thurs, Nov 3

November 03, 2011 NFEC

ALERT
UPDATE: Due to a heating issue the location for this meeting has changed to:
George Young Community Center in Jamesport (446 South Jamesport Ave.)
Date: Thursday, November 3
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM