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All L.I. and CT. waterways (oceans and bays) are one ecosystem and
interconnected.
Our waters are toxic, not just polluted, and we must consider more
progressive strategies that promote sustainability. We are currently
compromising the future generations ability to meet their needs.
In the long term, 75% of buildings are rebuilt or renovated in 30 years. We
must take the future into our own hands.
As we rebuild/renovate we need to make use of restoration ecology with
native plants that promote microorganisms and water filtering. Building
materials must be non-toxic. Design homes that are light on the
environment using solar, rainwater recycling, and filtering plants.
Enact legislation that regulate the following: septic systems requiring the
most state of the art systems, materials used on lawns and boat marinas,
and tree cutting. Water pollution is a town, county and federal problem that
needs to be addressed on all levels.
Construct Ponquoque Bridge using only the right type of biodegradable
materials and forward thinking design one that promotes ecotourism.
Establish a fishing and oyster educational program tied to the bridge.
Identify a non-profit that will collaborate with us to educate our citizens
about our waters. Police annex across from Tiana identified as a potential
may educational facility.
Encourage marsh restoration and oyster farms based on the concepts in
Tottenville, Staten Island.
Become an activist community and use the power we have as the largest
hamlet in the town.