LIBAG, Long Island Beach Access Group: September 2020

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

Sunday, September 13, 2020

NYS Beach Clean Up. Sunday, September 20th at 8:30 AM

Sunday, September 20th at 8:30 AM

Hey folks.

It’s Fall.

And there still is a Pandemic….so

The Long Island Beach Access Group is not Sponsoring a Fall Beach Clean Up this year…

However...

The American Littoral Society,

And LIBBA through

NYS Beach Cleanup

Are sponsoring this year’s NYS Beach Clean Up.

Sunday, September 20th 8:30 AM through 12:00

If you chose to participate; meet at Robert Moses Field 2.

Wear your Masks and other protective gear.

Dress appropriately for the day. Stay on the beach. Stay off the dunes. Wear latex gloves and bring trash bags.

I recommend long pants, sturdy shoes , & leather work gloves you can get dirty in, if you have them.

The beaches to be cleaned are RM2 & Gilgo Old Coast Guard Station;

Meet up at Robert Moses Field 2

Every year tens of thousands of volunteers remove and collect data on tons of debris from hundreds of miles of shorelines across New York State as part of our annual NY State Beach Cleanup.

Why this New York State Beach Cleanup is different than other cleanups:

While the activities on the day of the cleanup are important and receive much positive publicity, the compilation, analysis and dissemination of the data collected have an even greater impact. This cleanup is unique in that volunteers fill out data cards about what they remove. This data is summarized for individual sites and all data cards are sent to The Ocean Conservancy for analysis. The resultant studies produce strategies to combat marine pollution and help inform policy makers, the media and the public about solutions to the problem.

We at LIBAG want to thank you in advance for all your help.

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