Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor villages study rising seas – Newsday

Stony Brook HarborArticle Synopsis – Rising sea levels in Long Island Sound could threaten dozens of waterfront properties in Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor villages and drastically change conditions in Stony Brook Harbor. Rising waters will accelerate erosion, undercut the Nissequogue bluffs and collapse front yards into the Sound. State environmental officials are working on guidance for agencies, planners and local governments covering the impact of changing sea levels, with draft reports expected to be released this summer. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray March 2, 2017 Newsletter