There are Many Threats to Montauks Beaches !!!
The environmental group Concerned Citizens of Montauk
is hosting a free expert panel discussion on the threats of storms and erosion to
the survival of Montauks beaches. The panel features David Byer of Clean
Ocean Action, Sara Newkirk of The Nature Conservancy, and Thomas Muse of
the Surfrider Foundation.
CCOMs newly elected president, Bob Stern, feels it is important to bring various
local constituencies together with experts and local elected officials to
understand this critical situation and, hopefully, move toward sustainable, cost-
effective solutions.
Rising sea levels and natural erosion are stealing coastline at an alarming rate.
Montauks downtown and many homes and businesses are more vulnerable to
storm damage as a result.
Federal, state, and local governments are beginning to pay attention:
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing a study and recommendations
for the entire coast, from Fire Island to Montauk
• A New York State task force is working on long term sustainability of our
oceans with the implementation of ecosystem-based management
• The East End Town Supervisors have been meeting to devise a common
approach to the threats to our beaches and communities.
Should hard structures be allowed? What about dune restoration and beach
replenishment? Should coastal homes and commercial properties be
condemned and moved from the shoreline?
CCOM believes that its time to add Montauks voice to this discussion. Our
forum is intended to involve the various constituencies in Montauk for a
discussion of possible solutions that make sense for us, says Bob Stern, newly
elected President of CCOM. Bob went on to ask, What should a small
community like Montauk do in the face of erosion that threatens homes,
businesses and our beaches?
The panel will include:
David Byer Water Policy Attorney, Clean Ocean Action. Clean Ocean Action
has been in the forefront of the fight to protect our waters from LNG plants,
ocean dumping, and other forms of pollution. In this video he will discuss the three industrial projects that are proposed off the New York and New Jersey coasts that will bring dependence on foreign fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, habitat destruction, security risks, and pollution to the region, and will close-off ocean waters to recreational and commercial uses.
Liquefied Natural Gas THREATENS:
· American energy independence
· Our environment
· Our wallets
· Our way of life
California, Connecticut, Florida, and New York have rejected LNG projects off their coasts. Our Governors must reject them here, too. New Jersey and New York must choose green and renewable domestic energy that creates thousands of good, sustainable jobs.
For more information go to:
http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/
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