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


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Gilgo Beach Clean-up, Saturday 9/15, 9-noon

Subject: Gilgo Beach Clean-up, Saturday 9/15, 9-noon
Come join us Saturday for this clean-up at Gilgo town Beach. The waves are supposed to build again by Saturday, and the LIBAG people forgot what you look like, kinda.
 
This is the real deal clean-up where every cigarette butt and bottle and cap and plastic fork, etc. are accounted for, and weighed. We are partnering with New York State, The American Littoral Society and Town of Babylon.
Rain date is Sunday, but the weather looks great for Saturday.
 
BTW, Free entry into the lot with a small sign on your dashboard saying that you are there for the Clean-up.
 
Hope to see you.
 
PS: Have you checked out our website lately? We have been busy working with NYS and have gained some more access. We will continue to advocate for increased access to our Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries.

As always...we appreciate your support.
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