Sentences with phrase «island water quality»

No one knows this better than Jane Disney, executive director of the Mount Desert Island Water Quality Coalition.

State Assemblyman Robert Sweeney (D - Lindenhurst) unveiled his version of the bill, known as the «Long Island Water Quality Control Act,» at the end of last month.

Proposed by state Assemblyman Robert Sweeney (D - Lindenhurst) and state Senator Ken LaValle (R - Port Jefferson), the Long Island Water Quality Control Act would have established a timeline for curbing nitrogen pollution flowing to ground and surface waters from hundreds of thousands of septic systems on Long Island.

On behalf of the Suffolk County Water Authority, I'm writing to support New York State Assembly Bill 9788 establishing the Long Island Water Quality Control Act.

The group is upset that the Senate never voted on the Long Island Water Quality Control Act, which passed the Assembly in a vote of 112 - 24, and said it had warned Martins that he would not even be eligible for its support if he did not vote in favor of this measure.

He also co-sponsored the Long island Water Quality Control Act to establish a commission on clean water and aquifer protection.

The local group is particularly upset that the Senate never voted on the Long Island Water Quality Control Act, and has expressed support for Martins» Democratic challenger, Adam Haber.

Not exact matches

Hearings on the federal level over water quality issues have been called for by GOP Rep. Chris Gibson of the Hudson Valley as well as Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice on Long Island.

These are just a few of the restrictions outlined in a new water quality control measure touted by state Assemblymen Robert Sweeney (D - Lindenhurst), during a conference put on by Long Island Clean Water Partnership advocacy groups in Islandia Thurwater quality control measure touted by state Assemblymen Robert Sweeney (D - Lindenhurst), during a conference put on by Long Island Clean Water Partnership advocacy groups in Islandia ThurWater Partnership advocacy groups in Islandia Thursday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a $ 10.4 million effort to improve Long Island's water quality by restoring native shellfish populations.

Individual municipalities from Shelter Island to Huntington continue to confront issues involving water quality, affordable housing, high - paying jobs and the infrastructure needed to support future development.

New York state will spend $ 10 million to boost native shellfish populations on Long Island, an effort Gov. Andrew Cuomo says will help improve local water quality.

New development in such environmentally sensitive areas is prohibited to protect the quality and safety of Long Island's sole - source drinking water aquifer, officials said in a news release.

The congressional oversight of the PFOA situation in Hoosick Falls comes as the Democratic - led state Assembly plans hearings on water quality issues in early September, assessing issues on both Long Island and in the Capital Region.

Mangano's address covered issues ranging from veteran homelessness to the water quality in the Long Island Sound, but he focused on the revitalization of Nassau County's economy since taking office in 2009.

County Executive Steve Bellone says the water quality in Suffolk is essential to the multi-billion dollar tourism industry on Long Island.

As state lawmakers in the coming weeks prepare to hold water quality hearings in Hoosick Falls, Albany and on Long Island, Democratic Senate candidate Amber Small on Wednesday called for hearings to be held in Buffalo as well.

Right as the Legislature's second joint hearing on water quality began, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration declared a polluted Long Island parcel a Superfund site.

Assembly Democrats have scheduled hearings for September on water quality issues in New York, to be held in Albany and on Long Island.

Another of Cuomo's infrastructure concerns was Long Island's water quality.

He has focused his efforts on saving taxpayer dollars through Government Reform — boosting Economic Development to create local and lasting Suffolk County jobs — improving Long Island's Water Quality to protect the region's water supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and rWater Quality to protect the region's water supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and rwater supply — and enhancing the Quality of Life of Suffolk residents by improving public safety and investing in County parks and roads.

County Executive Bellone has made improving Long Island's Water Quality one of his administration's highest priorities and introduced the Reclaim Our Water initiative.

In a letter addressed to state Assemblyman Robert Sweeney (D - Lindenhurst), Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski — the initial author of the letter, which was written late last month — said «the overpopulation of white - tailed deer is a crisis which has plagued the East End of Long Island for many years, negatively impacting not only human health, but water quality, biodiversity, private property, the economy and the agricultural industry.»

Three main water quality issues were cited by Mr. Cuomo during his 20 - minute speech: an underground plume left by Northrup Grumman in Nassau county that measures one - by - three miles wide, runoff from mulching facilities on Long Island (of which there are 65) and saltwater intrusion.

Finally, the referenda in the East End towns to extend the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) another 20 years and allow up to 20 percent of the money raised to go to improving water quality passed — by 69.5 percent on Shelter Island.

The farm — the last operating duck farm on Long Island and a part of local history, is also making sure water quality is protected, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Thursday at the new facility.

In a press conference with Nassau and Suffolk officials at Stony Brook University Thursday, the governor announced a series of steps that will address water quality issues that have lingered for decades on Long Island, such as an enormous plume at the former Northrup Grumman site in Nassau and smaller composting facilities that have largely gone unregulated, mostly in Suffolk County, that have recently been found to have increased levels of harmful materials.

She called the program a transformative moment for water quality on Long Island.

«Even in spite of all the land that has been protected and preserved, we're still continuing to see a decline in water quality across Long Island, but that includes also the five East End Towns.»

Governor Cuomo announced today that water quality issues extend beyond the Grumman Plume on Long Island.

The bluebelt project restores or maintains wetlands in areas around Staten Island, which in turn help curb flooding and improve water quality.

A new water - quality lab under construction on Gibraltar will augment research already underway; public tours of the island include a discussion of HABs, their causes and possible remedies.

The results refocus the debate on the causes of sea lion pup weight loss from episodic stresses associated with El Niño years to a decadal - long trend of declining forage quality in the waters around the California Channel Island rookeries, the researchers wrote.

Instead, Immersion: The science and mystery of freshwater mussels (Island Press) focuses on the fight to preserve a creek near Landis's home, and reveals the vital role of molluscs as both indicators and preservers of water quality.

Editor's Note: Although MDI Water Quality Coalition had funding challenges and had to close its doors in 2007, Jane Disney continues to work with students at the Mount Desert Island Biological Lab.

The Hotel THB Dos Playas is located in Cala Ratjada, one of the most beautiful places of Majorca island, whose beaches have been awarded by the European Community, because of the quality and cleanliness of their waters.

An Isla Mujeres slide show with over 100 amazing high quality photos of the island and surrounding waters by photographers from around the world and set to Javier Ruibal's wonderful song «Isla Mujeres»!

Sanctuary «discharge» regulations are designed to assure that the clean water quality we all enjoy around the Channel Islands can remain for generations to come.

Status: Disbanded Tasks: 1) to synthesize and provide to the SAC information about water quality programs, organizations and issues along the Santa Barbara and Ventura County coasts, the Santa Barbara channel, and the Channel Islands; 2) to provide advice on how the SAC should proceed with regard to developing a recommendation on how CINMS should address water quality threats to sanctuary resources.

Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort is a four - star resort located along Phuket Island green and winding west coast at dramatic Bangtao Beach.Accommodation here consists of two room categories: Deluxe Sea Facing Views, and Deluxe Sea Views and rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, an en - suite bathroom with hot water and toiletries and good - quality towels, IDD telephone, cable TV, safety deposit box, coffee and tea - making facilities, a refrigerator, daybed, good - quality bedding and pillows and an electronic key card, as well as a private balcony.Hotel facilities count a fitness room, a large Jacuzzi tub, massage services, a sauna, games room, a cocktail lounge, a local shuttle bus, 24 - hour security and reception, good facilities for disabled guests, car and motorcycle hire for those who would like to explore the iIsland green and winding west coast at dramatic Bangtao Beach.Accommodation here consists of two room categories: Deluxe Sea Facing Views, and Deluxe Sea Views and rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, an en - suite bathroom with hot water and toiletries and good - quality towels, IDD telephone, cable TV, safety deposit box, coffee and tea - making facilities, a refrigerator, daybed, good - quality bedding and pillows and an electronic key card, as well as a private balcony.Hotel facilities count a fitness room, a large Jacuzzi tub, massage services, a sauna, games room, a cocktail lounge, a local shuttle bus, 24 - hour security and reception, good facilities for disabled guests, car and motorcycle hire for those who would like to explore the islandisland.

Sino House Phuket Hotel and Apartment is a three - star accommodation choice located in the attractive Old Town area of Phuket Town, the island provincial capital.Renovated from an old Chinese - designed house, the hotel oozes character and is a unique choice of accommodation for guests curious to see the historic side of the island.There are three choice of room here at Sino House Phuket Hotel and Apartment: 30sqm Shanghai Deluxe Rooms, 32sqm Beijing Deluxe Rooms, and Sino Suites.All rooms come with individually controlled air conditioning, an en - suite bathroom with hot water, IDD telephone, cable TV, coffee and tea - making facilities, refrigerator, daybed, good - quality bedding and pillows and an electronic key card.

The sheltered waters found elsewhere on Vancouver Island's east coast begin to take on a wild quality near the Port Hardy region as the open Pacific exerts its stormy influence.

That the waters around the island have been well preserved and protected ensure that this quality diving will be available over the years.

La Villa and all the rooms and apartments have beds with high quality mattresses and pillows, air conditioning, cable TV, private bath with hot water, direct - dial - telephone for local and international calls, modem access, security box, refrigerator with mini bar and a private terrace with fantastic views overlooking the rain forest and the Pacific Ocean with its islands.

For both divers and non-divers the picturesque white sand beach, the large salt - water pool, a traditional spa and the high quality of service at Gangga Island Resort will guarantee a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Surfing on the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Spain: «Great weather and water temperature combined with quality waves, and it's easy to see why Lanzarote is called Europe's Hawaii when it comes to surfing»

With its warm clear waters crammed with colourful, tropical fish - life and corals, set around stunningly beautiful tropical islands, the Andaman Sea boasts some high quality scuba adventures and certainly offers the best diving in Thailand by far.

Also known as «The Pearl of the South», Phuket Island also has plenty to offer the holiday maker: exquisite beaches and islands, turquoise - blue waters, warmth and sunshine, top - quality resorts and hotels, Thai and international cuisine, coral reefs, scuba diving, water sports, ornate temples and of course lively nightlife.

The rural beauty of Eastern Long Island draws many visitors to the coast, but the population swells during the busy summer months, adding increasing pressure to infrastructure and water quality issues in local communities.

At the same time, the reforestation of degraded land can improve biodiversity, enhance habitats for wildlife, improve air and water quality, provide soil filtration, control erosion, and prevent heat islands.