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, May 8, 2019

Love My Parks Day Thank You

Thank you to everyone who showed up at Gilgo and Heckscher State Parks for Love My Parks Day.

Special Thanks to Ray Eriksen and Jillixir Marie Brown for organizing, and acting as Beach Captains this year.

Yours,

LIBAG.ORG

https://mailchi.mp/ptny/i-love-my-park-day-organizer-registration-672481?e=9b8ee21d80

I Love My Park Day was a huge success!

Thanks to the nearly 8,000 volunteers who showed up on Saturday, May 4, to clean up, improve and beautify our state parks, historic sites and public lands!

From Jones Beach on Long Island to Allegany State Park in the Southern Tier, more than 140 state parks and sites were spruced up just in time for the busy park season. Projects ranged from picking up trash and planting flowers to clearing brush and building benches.

Thanks to everyone who pitched in, gave back and had fun!
Mark you calendar for next year's Love My Park Day on May 2, 2020!

Check out photos from across the state!

PHOTO ALBUM

Special thanks to our sponsors
whose generosity makes I Love My Park Day possible.

THANK YOU

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