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


Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from LIBAG






Robert Moses State Park, Long Island announcement.

The tides and flooding appear to have receded and as of 5:00am this morning, November 28th, NYS parks have reopened access to Democrat Point. We thank you for your patience and understanding.


Members of LIBAG participated in THE PROPOSED SOUTH SHORE BLUEWAY PLAN. 
If you want to be a part of this process, visit …http://www.southshoreblueway.com

LIBAG Met withRonald Kluesener, Chief of Staff, from the town of Babylon last week. 

LIBAG met with Chip Gorman, acting Director of the NYS Parks, Long Island, this week.

Last week Nassau County Officials finally agreed to borrow nearly a half a billion dollars to fund the extensive repairs needed at Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant.
See:
http://www.longislandpress.com/2013/11/25/nassau-pols-ok-463m-for-bay-park-sewage-plant/?fb_action_ids=10200762312726108&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582   for more information.

It looks like everything is going well this season.
So whatever you do out there this Holliday: be safe and have a great time.


LIBAG wishes to thank everyone who participated this season. We are making a difference.
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