The Beach belongs to everyone

We want Long Island to be a place where this, and the next generation can surf, windsurf, sail, swim, sunbathe, fish, kayak or just soak in Long Island's Natural Beauty.

Long Island is losing its waterfront and wet lands to private homes at an alarming pace. Beach Access is disappearing right along with it. In addition, many NYS laws concerning Beach Access are archaic at best.

It is not LIBAG's intent to take away any existing rights of NYS Beach users. Only to add to them.

We are fortunate, to be working with the Long Island Regional State Parks Commission towards solutions that would allow all beach user groups equal access to all NYS Parks Beaches, with out excluding or taking away any access rights from any user groups.

The Long Island Beach Access Group is most commonly known for its four core programs;

1- The Beach Access program whose research and advocacy programs support the maintenance and expansion of access to those remote beach locations on Long Island for all users.

2- Also, our Beach Preservation program works to sponsor, participate and encourage those activities that ensure the healthy maintenance of our beaches and barrier islands, such as beach grass plantings.

3- Our Beach Clean-up program works to sponsor, participate and encourage continual beach clean-ups in conjunction with the America Littoral Society. This includes the adoption of Gilgo Beach.

4- But also, Long Island Beach Access Group is known for our Beach Actions program which seeks to encourage and reward proper behavior when enjoying the beaches. This includes following the official rules and regulations of each of the beaches and areas that provide access to those beaches, promoting the “Carry in, Carry out more” philosophy, and in a more informal fashion, instructing people on safe enjoyment of our natural resources.

Remember: it is not LIBAG's intent to take away any existing rights of NYS Beach users. Only to add to them.

LIBAG is honored to work with New York State Park officials, as we continue to connect the Parks to the People.

We look forward to our continued work with New York State officials in order to implement solutions that encourage more diverse use of NYS’s Beaches.

CONTACT US email me libaginfo@gmail.com

Friday, December 18, 2020

2021 Dashboard Permits NYS Parks update 1/04/2021

2021 Long Island State Parks

Dashboard Permit

Since Permits are being mailed this year due to the COVID Pandemic...

For the NYS Surfing/Windsurfing Permit ONLY

You may use the beach prior to receiving your 2021 Permit if you carry the following.

Your 2020 Permit

Your E-Mail receipt of payment for 2021

Your E-Mail copy of your Completed Docusigned Permit Application.

Your driver's License

Your 2020 Dashboard Permit must be on your dashboard.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/regions/2021DashboardPermitApplication.pdf

4x4 Fishing, 4x4 Surfing, Stargazing, Night/Sport Fishing, Camp Hero Fishing, Nighttime Photography, Regional SCUBA-Diving.

You must have the following documents available when applying:

•Valid e-mail address

•Valid Vehicle registration

•Valid Driver's license

•Valid NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing ID # (required for all fishing dashboard permits)

•Valid "c"-card (for SCUBA-diving only)

Available for purchase beginning January 1, 2021-March 31, 2021.

To purchase, please select ONE of the options below.:

1. Purchase online through DocuSign: Application and Credit Card Authorization Form will be posted on the LI Regional page https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx

Valid Credit Card is required for payment (Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Debit Card)

Permit will be mailed once processed.

2. Drop off a completed application with payment (check, money order, or credit card authorization) in person at a State Park Drop-Box Location.

Fillable PDF: 2021 Dashboard Permit Drop Off Application will be posted on the LI Regional page https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx

Drop-Box Locations, available during business hours:

- Hallock State Park – Park Office

- Jones Beach State Park – Field 4 Park Information Office

- Long Island Regional Headquarters (Monday thru Friday only, excluding Holidays) – Permit Office

- Montauk Downs State Park – Park Office

- Orient State Park – Park Office

- Robert Moses State Park – Park Office

- Sunken Meadow State Park – Field 1 Park Office

- Wildwood State Park – Park Office

Available for purchase ONLINE ONLY, beginning at 7:00am, Monday, January 4, 2021, via DocuSign: 2021 Annual Caumsett Fishing Permit Application will be posted on the Caumsett page on https://parks.ny.gov/parks/23/details.aspx

Permit will be mailed once processed.

- Must have the following documents available when applying:

- Valid e-mail address

- Valid Vehicle registration

- Valid Driver's license

- Valid NYS DEC Recreational Saltwater/Marine Fishing ID #

- Valid Credit Card for Payment (Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Debit Card)

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/regions/2021DashboardPermitApplication.pdf

PermitGuide.pdf

Thank you

Happy New Year and Safe Beach Access from

LIBAG.ORG

Sunday, September 13, 2020

NYS Beach Clean Up. Sunday, September 20th at 8:30 AM

Sunday, September 20th at 8:30 AM

Hey folks.

It’s Fall.

And there still is a Pandemic….so

The Long Island Beach Access Group is not Sponsoring a Fall Beach Clean Up this year…

However...

The American Littoral Society,

And LIBBA through

NYS Beach Cleanup

Are sponsoring this year’s NYS Beach Clean Up.

Sunday, September 20th 8:30 AM through 12:00

If you chose to participate; meet at Robert Moses Field 2.

Wear your Masks and other protective gear.

Dress appropriately for the day. Stay on the beach. Stay off the dunes. Wear latex gloves and bring trash bags.

I recommend long pants, sturdy shoes , & leather work gloves you can get dirty in, if you have them.

The beaches to be cleaned are RM2 & Gilgo Old Coast Guard Station;

Meet up at Robert Moses Field 2

Every year tens of thousands of volunteers remove and collect data on tons of debris from hundreds of miles of shorelines across New York State as part of our annual NY State Beach Cleanup.

Why this New York State Beach Cleanup is different than other cleanups:

While the activities on the day of the cleanup are important and receive much positive publicity, the compilation, analysis and dissemination of the data collected have an even greater impact. This cleanup is unique in that volunteers fill out data cards about what they remove. This data is summarized for individual sites and all data cards are sent to The Ocean Conservancy for analysis. The resultant studies produce strategies to combat marine pollution and help inform policy makers, the media and the public about solutions to the problem.

We at LIBAG want to thank you in advance for all your help.

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