LIBAG, Long Island Beach Access Group: December 2017

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

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

In 2012 LIBAG officially adopted Gilgo Beach.

For 2018, LIBAG has renewed our Contract with the Town of Babylon by continuing our adoption of Gilgo Beach as part of Babylon’s Beautification Program.

Once again LIBAG organized and ran the Mid September beach clean up at Gilgo Beach. LIBAG partnered with The American Littoral Society and New York State.

We, along with 70 volunteers, documented and gathered 333 pounds of trash between Gilgo and Cedar. Including:

2073 cigarette butts,

469 food wrappers(candy, chips, etc.),

468 straws,

323 bottle caps,

149 plastic bottles,

60 beverage cans,

89 balloons,

45 glass bottles,

329 metal bottle caps, etc.

It was a great day, with great weather. Thanks to all who participated!!

See you at the beach,

And thank you for making a difference...

The Long Island Beach Access Group

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