LIBAG, Long Island Beach Access Group: August 2013

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

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Fall lineup.

This just in...State Beach Passes on sale Tuesday.

NYS 4x4 Surfing and Fishing permits will be on sale at both Regional Headquarters and Robert Moses State Park beginning this Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The hours for Regional Headquarters are 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM and Robert Moses State Park the hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

George Gorman, Jr.

Deputy Regional Director

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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LIBAG.ORG http://libeach.blogspot.com Will be holding two Beach Clean Ups on Saturday, September 21, 2013. 10:00 AM

As we have done every year;

LIBAG will be having two beach clean up’s in September.

Working in cooperation with the American Littoral Society. http://www.littoralsociety.org/index.php/programs/nystatebeachcleanup ...Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 10:00 AM, LIBAG will be cleaning Gilgo Town Beach and Robert Moses State Park field 5.

The Beach at Robert Moses 5 can really use your help.

I hope to see you lending a hand.

Thank you in advance to everyone who shows up to help.

LIBAG.ORG

Saturday, August 24, 2013

We need; or rather the beach needs your help.

As we do every year; LIBAG will be having two beach clean up’s in September, in cooperation with the American Littoral Society. http://www.littoralsociety.org/index.php/programs/nystatebeachcleanup

Saturday, September 21, 2013, we will be cleaning Gilgo Town Beach and Robert Moses State Park field 5.

[details will be on our website].

We could sure use your help at RM 5.

Thanks for visiting our website. I hope we get to meet you at our September beach clean ups.

Keep visiting LIBAG.ORG for details.

LIBAG

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Open

Demo opens August 5th. 5:00 PM

The ocean front access to the jetty will reopen as of 5:00 pm today. Please advise LIBAG of this opening.

Tim Byrne