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| Available for Download: Fire Island Association position paper regarding the Corps’ upcoming ” reformulation report ” for long-term shore protection of Fire Island and across the Great South Bay to help protect the mainland, South-Shore Long Island. Download this position paper as a PDF file (1.5Mb) Bob Spencers article in the Fire Island News titled “How Fire Island Was Saved From Being Paved Over” Click to view article or download a reprint as PDF file (0.4Mb) The new Fire Island Association January - March 2006 Newsletter is available. Read the Newsletter or view as Adobe Acrobat document (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) Updated FINS Private Bulkhead Policy (01/03/2006) As of January 3rd, 2006 Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) updated policies and procedures for reviewing and issuing permits and approvals for private bulkheads within the Seashore. This is to be the park policy until further revisions from either a new rule, plan, or procedure is developed. The purpose of this guidance is to provide for consistent treatment and a clear understanding of compliance requirements and park policy concerning applications for special use permits for the repair and replacement of bulkheads on private property. Click on these links to read the documents in PDF format: DON’T TREAD ON ME ! One oceanfront owner’s long-view of the struggle ahead to survive the onslaught of nature and government’s basic “acquisitive nature.” This is a personal commentary and does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Fire Island Association. I present strong evidence of an unfair intent to thwart your “sand civil rights” and your property rights. We must fight it! This report is at: http://www.fireislandassn.org/dunesguard2001.htm For information only: Full text of the lawsuit by the NEW YORK COASTAL PARTNERSHIP, INC. The proposed Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) for Long Island’s south shore estuary falls short of expectations! Read more about the Management Plan and why it falls short. Controversy surrounding the NCPA’s statements concerning FINS being one of the ten most endangered parks heating up. NCPA’s cynical exploitation of the public’s gullibility by telling lies about national parks in order to gain membership and contributions deserves a reprimand from Secretary of the Interior. FIA Position Paper on Non-Structural Beach Protection. The Fire Island Association believes removal of homes is unnecessary, as well as violative of the FINS statute, since well-established methods of beach nourishment can protect existing structures, while newly applicable state law provides adequate assurance that the approved density levels will not be exceeded. More on Non-Structural Beach Protection at this link.
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