Are they closing a building or access to the entire area?
Is the area protected as a mapped park, either in the Town of Islip or the
county or state?
Does the Town have a plan to sell the property or repurpose it or are they
simply closing access because they can't afford to have staff present?
If it is a dedicated park, it might require State legislation to alienate
(sell) it.
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From: princessjudyann <princessjudy...@optonline.net>
To: NYSbirds-L <NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu>
Sent: Mon, Dec 10, 2012 9:05 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] South Shore Nature Center, East Islip CLOSING
TheTown of Islip is closing the South Shore Nature Center in East Islip at the
endof this year. It provides habitat for171 species of birds and is part of
the Great South Bay and Connetquot EstuaryImportant Bird Areas.
If theTown succeeds in closing the center, December 16, 2012 will be the
lastChristmas Bird Count to be held in the preserve. A Black Rail was spotted
in the preserveduring the December 18, 2011 count.
Pleasecontact the Town of Islip and let them know you wish continued access to
thisbeautiful preserve and educational center.
Call: 631-244-5380
Email: constituentservi...@townofislip-ny.gov
Facebook: facebook.com/townofislip
Thankyou for your support.
JudyDavis, President
GreatSouth Bay Audubon Society
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