From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 06, 2013
1,000 to 1,200 pounds of dead bluefish have been hauled in from the Shinnecock Bay, but not other fish species is showing signs of a die-off. Stony Brook University researchers are now stepping in to ...
By Vickie Moller July 03, 2013
Due to the unusually heavy rainfall and residual flooding we've been experiencing across Long Island and New York State, park officials are warning boaters that high waters and fast moving rivers and streams may be ...
By Wendy L July 03, 2013
New York City's expanded recycling program mailers end up on Long Island. An effort to reduce waste appears to have created more waste.
By Joe Randazzo July 02, 2013
This week Long Island saw its first coyote and several poisonous Portuguese man-of-wars washed up on our shores.
By Debbi Spiegel July 02, 2013
Here are some ways you can help the victims of the tragic Arizona wildfires.
By Vickie Moller July 02, 2013
Last year, as Long Islanders were making plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with all its attendant festivities, they had no idea that just several months hence they would be preparing to face one ...
By Debbi Spiegel July 02, 2013
Celebrate July with red, white and blue (berries)!
By Wendy L July 01, 2013
If you see a mosquito with black-and-white stripes, take extra caution. The Asian tiger mosquito is not any ordinary pest.
By Cait Russell July 01, 2013
With thundershowers expected throughout the day, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 30, 2013
Stony Brook students will join a team of researchers in operating a high-resolution mobile Doppler to learn more about how thunderstorms and sea breezes develop and change.
By Sandra Stelmach June 29, 2013
With warm weather and sunny skies making their way to Long Island what else is there to do but to have a barbeque?
By Cait Russell June 27, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Flash Flood Watch for Long Island, effective through tomorrow evening.
By Christian Abbatecola June 26, 2013
The president revealed his plans to slow the damage done by heavy carbon emissions in a speech given to Georgetown University yesterday afternoon.
By Cait Russell June 25, 2013
This week's hot weather has prompted warnings from NOAA, the DEC, and a statement from the Governor.
By Debbi Spiegel June 25, 2013
For summer's freshest berries, go to a pick-your-own farm!
By Lyndsay McCabe June 23, 2013
A group of students from Roosevelt designed posters to educate beachgoers about protecting the habitat of two native endangered bird species.
By Debbi Spiegel June 21, 2013
The ecological impact of helium balloons.
By Joe Randazzo June 20, 2013
The Governor says LIPA has been eliminated and the new electric utility will be privatized.
By Joe Randazzo June 19, 2013
The new map is said to ease communication between residents and officials when it comes time to evacuate again.
By Joe Randazzo June 15, 2013
The FIMP project is the latest in New York State's climate-change preparation.