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The cooperation from all levels of government continues to make the Peconic Estuary Program a success. These partnerships are vital to the full implementation of the PEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). See below for information on the PEP's governmental affiliates, and click here for an overview of the PEP Management Conference.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
The Peconic Estuary is one of 28 estuaries in the National Estuary Program (NEP), administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the auspices of Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The NEP was developed to protect and restore nationally significant estuaries which are threatened by pollution, development, and/or overuse. Because of the Peconic's location in New York, the PEP falls under the oversight of EPA-Region 2, headquartered in New York City. The Chief of EPA-Region 2's Estuaries and Oceans Section, Ms. Janice Rollwagen, serves as the Chair of the PEP Management Committee. For more information, see www.epa.gov/region02.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is one of the PEP's sponsoring agencies. Specifically, DEC is charged with spearheading management actions pertaining to habitats, living resources, and pathogens in the CCMP. For more information, see www.dec.state.ny.us.
Town of Brookhaven
The headwaters of the Peconic River lie within the Town of Brookhaven, making it the "beginning" of the estuary. Brookhaven is the second most populous town in all of New York State. Only 7% of Brookhaven's acreage is within the Peconic Watershed, and the majority of this land is owned by Brookhaven National Laboratory or Suffolk County. The Suffolk County land is protected parkland that is home to a portion of Long Island's renowned pine barrens. For more information, see www.brookhaven.org.
Town of East Hampton
The Town of East Hampton is the easternmost town in the Peconic Watershed. The town has a long shoreline fronting the Peconic Estuary, and recreation in the bays is a major attraction in the town's famous resort community. Sixty-nine percent of the town's acreage is located within the Peconic Watershed boundary. For more information, see www.town.east-hampton.ny.us.
Town of Riverhead
The Town of Riverhead is a major player in the Peconic Estuary Program. A significant portion (39%) of the town falls within the Peconic Watershed boundary and includes most of the Peconic River and Flanders Bay. Many of the agricultural lands in the Watershed are found within Riverhead's borders. For more information, see www.riverheadli.com.
Town of Shelter Island
The Town of Shelter Island is the only town that lies entirely within the Peconic Watershed. The island is located between Little Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay. For more information, see www.shelterislandtown.us.
Town of Southampton
A significant portion (41%) of the Town of Southampton lies within the Peconic Watershed. It is the largest and most populous of the five East End towns. The Peconic Bays are a key component of the town's famed resort community. For more information, see www.town.southampton.ny.us.
Town of Southold
The majority (87%) of Southold's acreage lies within the Peconic Watershed. It boasts the greater part of Long Island's thriving wine industry, and its agricultural surroundings make it a popular tourist destination. For more information, see http://southoldtown.northfork.net.
Village of Dering Harbor
Dering Harbor is a small village (just 0.24 square miles!) located in Shelter Island. In 2003, the estimated population was 13.
Village of Greenport
Greenport is a small village in the Town of Southold. It is situated on the shores of the Peconic Estuary, which has spurred a rich maritime history that continues today. For more information, see www.greenportvillage.com.
Village of North Haven
North Haven is a peninsula that juts into Noyack Bay in the Town of Southampton. Its 2.7 square miles lie entirely within the Peconic Watershed. The year-round population is less than 1000. The South Fork ferry to Shelter Island departs from North Haven.
Village of Sag Harbor
The village of Sag Harbor lies entirely within the Peconic Watershed. Just 2 square miles, the village is divided between the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton. For more information, see www.sagharborvillage.com.
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