BEAVER DAM CREEK
WATERSHED ACTION PLAN
SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2008, 7:00 PM
POST-MORROW ANNEX
16 BAY ROAD, BROOKHAVEN HAMLET
We would like to invite the community to participate in a public outreach meeting and
provide input on the watershed management plan that is being developed for Beaver Dam Creek.
The Department of State, South Shore Estuary Reserve Council (SSER) has engaged the services
of Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC, an environmental, planning and consulting company to assist in the development of this management plan.
The proposed goals and objectives
for this watershed plan include the
following:
1. Natural Resource Goals:
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Ensure protection of tidal
and coastal freshwater
wetlands for the benefits
of water quality
improvement, wildlife
and anadromous fish habitat,
marine food production,
flood and storm control,
open space and educational
opportunities.
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Restore wetland areas and wetland productivity where possible and appropriate.
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Identify and protect important natural resources within the watershed.
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2. Water Quality Goals:
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Improve water quality through the identification, control and reduction of non-point source pollution.
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Inventory pollution sources and causes, and explore remedial measures.
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3. Educational Goals:
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Promote environmental stewardship to increase awareness of watershed resources by partnering with existing organizations to sponsor programs and outreach efforts.
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Encourage and promote an understanding and appreciation of maritime historic uses and cultural resources.
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Encourage and promote an understanding and appreciation of natural environmental resources and habitats of the Beaver Dam Creek watershed.
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Improve water quality education by informing watershed residents and businesses of common
activate that cause water quality issues and simple solutions to reduce impacts.
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4. Use Management Goals:
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Maintain, and expand where appropriate, public water access.
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Maintain and promote appropriate water-dependent land use.
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Improve and promote passive recreational and educational opportunities.
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The watershed advisory committee invites the local community to participate in the public outreach meeting to provide input regarding water resource issues in the watershed, and to further refine the proposed goals and objectives.
Please RSVP to the South Shore Estuary Reserve Office at:
516-470-BAYS or
sser@dos.state.ny.us.
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