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Conservation Advisory Commission
Area. Code 914
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, N. Y. 10543
APPROVED
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 16, 1989
A regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) was held on
Thursday, February 16, 1989, in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740
West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:10
P.M.
Members Present: Steven Goldstein, Chairman
Charles Bernstein
Susan Cavalieri
Douglas Gould
Jane Moss
Kevin Ryan
Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus
Others Present: P. Thomas Leddy, Beautification Director
Cheryl Lewy, liaison, Larchmont Village Board
Sandra Marraffino, L.I.F.E. Center
Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator (and recorder)
Members Excused: Robert Komitor
Irma Volk
Susan Amlicke, Emeritus
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approval of Minutes - The minutes of January 19, 1989, were approved with
corrections on page 4.
Next Meeting - The next meeting was scheduled for March 16, 1989.
New Members - Two new members were introduced, Douglas Gould and Susan
Cavalieri. Mr. Gould has been a resident for three years and lives on Stuart
Avenue in Mamaroneck Village. He is originally from New York City and has a
wife and two children. He works for Planned Parenthood in New York City.
Mrs. Cavalieri has been a resident of Larchmont for four and a half years and
is originally from Baltimore. She has three children and has been actively
involved in the L.I.F.E. Center. Mr. Gould will serve on the Education/
Legislation subcommittee. Mrs. Cavalieri will serve on the Recycling
subcommittee.
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CHAIRMAN REPORTS
Jay Property - County Executive Andrew O'Rourke invited the CAC to meet
with him and discuss its proposal for using the Jay homestead and carriage
house as a marine research/environmental education center. Sandra
Marraffino, a coordinator for the L.I.F.E. Center, distributed a draft report
outlining the details of the proposal. This was endorsed by both the CAC and
L.I.F.E. Center. Mr. Scheffler expressed that more organizations should be
gotten to back the proposal if possible. It was decided that a copy should
be sent to all six Sound shore communities, as well as our County and State
representatives. Mrs. Johnson noted how important it was for education
purposes to have a facility nearby. Funding of such the proposed center was
discussed. Mrs. Lewy mentioned that she had received notification of an
energy grant which she will give to Ms. Ng. Mr. Goldstein suggested that
Steve Tomecek, a consultant who has been working for the New York Hall of
Science, could perhaps offer some funding ideas. State funding would be
unlikely. Education funding sources should be investigated.
Larchmont Quarterly Newsletter - Mr. Goldstein informed the CAC that the
Village's newsletter will be issued soon and the deadline for submissions is
February 22. Mrs. Johnson said that the schools aluminum recycling drive
could be mentioned. Mrs. Moss noted that they could mention that the
residents are now allowed to use of paper bags for collection of curbside
newspaper.
OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A subcommittee meeting will be held on February 20, 1989, at Mr.
Scheffler's house.
Events - A birdwalk led by John Moyle, sponsored by the Premium River -
Pine Brook Preservation Association (PPPA) , is being conducted on March 11 at
7:30 a.m.
Development: 746 Mamaroneck Ave. - A copy of the draft environmental
impact statement (DEIS) was given to Mr. Scheffler for review. Deadline for
comments is March 19 with a public hearing scheduled for March 9.
Development: Larchmont Station Parking Expansion - The Village of
Larchmont is contemplating the building of a second tier for parking by the
Larchmont train station. Mrs. Lewy explained that the Village Board has
applied to the New York State Department of Transportation for funding to do
the project. Mrs. Johnson expressed concern over the need for mitigation
measures to prevent car oil leaks into the drainage system.
Construction on Bleeker Avenue - Mr. Bernstein informed the Commission of
the construction problems on Bleeker Avenue resulting from the Village of
Mamaroneck's storm sewer project and the adjacent school's athletic field
development. He mentioned how several trees have been gashed by the
equipment and how the drainage has changed.
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RECYCLING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A subcommittee meeting has yet to be set.
Plastics - the consideration of banning the use of certain types of
plastics was tabled. It was noted, though, that John Yvars from the County
recycling division mentioned that there was a new plant for polystyrene and
that Scarsdale was doing plastic recycling.
Recycling Forum - The L.I.F.E. Center and the League of Women Voters will
be conducting a recycling forum on April 6.
EDUCATION/LEGISLATION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Golf Balls Ocean Litter - Two letters were drafted, one to the Mamaroneck
Village Chief of Police and the other to the surrounding golf clubs. The
letters were approved pending some minor revisions.
Pesticides - Mr. Goldstein passed on to Douglas Gould a copy of the new
pesticide law. He felt that a letter to pesticide applicators should be
written to notify them of the new regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS
Development Application Reviews - Ms. Ng asked the CAC how they wanted to
handle review of development applications. They decided that the Chairman
should preview the applications and that he should receive the planning and
zoning agendas of the three communities. Ms. Ng informed them of the Town's
Master Plan Update and questioned whether the CAC wanted to review it knowing
that the Coastal Zone Management Commission was doing a thorough review of
it. Mr. Ryan said that he would like to review it for the Commission.
Annual Report - Ms. Ng reminded the Commission of the 1988 annual report
deadline and noted that there were not that many article contributions this
time. Mrs. Moss was asked to write a small article on recycling, Mr.
Bernstein on ocean issues, and Mrs. Johnson on the PPPA.
CONSULTANT/LIAISON REPORTS
Water Monitoring East Creek - Ms. Ng reported that Robert Hohberg is
ready to make a presentations at the CACs request.
Historical/Background Pamphlet - Ms. Ng reported that Councilwoman
Silverstone is working on it. The inclusion of CZMC's background information
and conservation area maps were suggested.
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ONGOING
Tree Preservation Law - Letter to tree companies informing of Town's tree
ordinance will be sent. Revision of the law should be discussed at the next
Education/Legislation Subcommittee meeting.
Livingston/Hilltop Road - Ed Lieberman, the Town attorney, wrote a memo
saying that he needs to confirm a few facts before pursuing the violation.
Mr. Goldstein will follow up with the attorney.
Inventory of Streamside Properties - No news.
Sheldrake Watershed Study - No news.
NEW BUSINESS
Sloane Kettering Property - Mrs. Johnson expressed her concern about the
potential development of this property which is in the Village of Mamaroneck
or Rye's jurisdiction. Mr. Ng was requested to ask Beth Hofstettor for
information regarding protection regulations for the Beaver Swamp Brook.
Announcements - Mr. Goldstein informed the Commission of American
Littoral Society field trips and of a draft document detailing some of the
area's harbors, facilities, and events.
Communications - Ms. Ng reported for Mrs. Volk about a letter from the
County Department of Environmental Facilities asking for any suggestions in
assisting the County in the conversion of sludge disposal from ocean to land.
Publications - A new wetlands book, entitled "Protecting America's
Wetlands: an Action Agenda; the Final Report of the National Wetlands Policy
Forum" was published by the Conservation Foundation. Mr. Goldstein passed
the book to Mr. Scheffler in the Open Space subcommittee.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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Town of Mamaroneck RECEIVED
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
740 West Boston Post Road
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1988 ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report for 1988
to
The Town Council
Town of Mamaroneck, N.Y.
and to
the Commissioner of the
Department of Environmental Conservation
of the State of New York
by the
Conservation Advisory Commission
Robert I. Komitor, Chairman
The Conservation Advisory Commission is a tri-municipal body serving the Town and
Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont. The annual report highlights
the activities of the Conservation Advisory Commission occuring in the year 1988.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS - HIGHLIGHTS OF 1988
Over the past year the The Commission applied for an Addressing Community Concerns
Conservation Advisory Commission additional State grant in order The Commission had the
(CAC) continued in its efforts to fund its reeducation efforts; opportunity over the year to
to maximize the efficiency of we are currently awaiting meet with numerous members of
our recycling programs, to approval of our grant this community to discuss a
oversee a variety of projects application. variety of environmental
with potential environmental concerns. Upon receiving
consequences and to address Projects Overseen and Commented correspondence and hearing
environmental concerns of our on by the Commission presentations from community
community members. There has The Commission continued to take members on various issues
also been considerable change in an active role in commenting on including the dangers of leghold
our membership over the past various projects both within and traps, use of land for dredge
year with the addition of Jane without our community which may spoil, recycling suggestions and
Moss, replacing Gloria Allen in have adverse environmental the improvement and further
recycling, the change of status impact. supervision of conservation
of our valued and long term Within our borders, the areas, the Commission relayed
member Elinor Fredston from Commission advised on the recommendations to the
regular member to emeritus Gardens Lake Dredging Project, appropriate Boards. The
member, and the addition of new in particular focusing on the Commission also.prepared a
members Michael Scheffler and problem of dredge disposal and handout to advise the public
Kevin Ryan. the possible effects of dropping about the existence and location
In addition, Steven Goldstein the level of the reservoir. The of our conservation areas as
has taken over as Chairman of CAC also advised on the well as the rules and
the Commission, starting for the potential future development of regulations for use thereof.
1989 term. As with the Coastal the Bonnie Briar property.
Zone Management Commission Specifically, the Commission Final Comments
(CZMC), it is hoped that a pursued the idea of conducting a In this my last year as
revolving chairmanship will aid survey, including a contour map chairman, I would like to
variety and diversity and will of the area, to determine water express my special thanks to our
maintain and hopefully heighten flow and drainage potential. fine and hardworking members,
the interest of Commission In the Village of Mamaroneck, both past and present, acting
members. the CAC commented on the WHS and emeritus, as well as our
The CAC has also reexamined Harbor project which was before most talented staff and advisors
its goals and purposes and, in the Mamaroneck Planning Board. including Cliff Emanuelson,
conjunction with the CZMC, has Finally, the CAC advised the Thomas Leddy and Claudia Ng. It
attempted over the year to Town Planning Board on the has been my honor and pleasure _,
coordinate the functions of the aesthetic impacts of the to chair this distinguished
two Commissions in order to proposed plans by Hory Chevrolet Commission which continues in
maximize the overall service to place a barbed wire fence its dedication to enhance the
which we can provide to the along Boston Post Road. environmental and aesthetic
communities we represent. The CAC also continued to quality of the tri-municipal
play an active role in region.
A New Recycling Contract commenting on projects in
One of our important achieve- adjacent communities which could --Robert I. Komitor
ments the year was the adversely impact the environment
attainment of a new and more of the tri-municipal region.
favorable recycling contract Specifically, the Commission
which resulted in the additional continued to express its
recycling separation of opposition to the proposed
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qualified the municipality to the sale of the Winston property
apply for a New York State grant in neighboring Scarsdale and the ., . '. ,
for recycling equipment. development of the Jay property
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WATER MONITORING CONSERVATION AREAS,
CEMETERIES,AND SUMMER
The CAC continued its monitoring this serious point pollution CONSERVATION WORK/STUDY PROGRAM
of the condition of local will greatly enhance the
waterways, by requesting Robert recovery of East Creek as well This year maintenance of
Hohberg to reanalyze the East as improve the environmental cemetaries were handled by ARC,
Creek, which drains into the quality of the interconnected the Association for Retarded
F Hommocks Marsh and has been Little Harbor Sound and the Children. General maintenance
y added to the list of critical Larchmont Harbor. of the trails throughout most of
environmental areas. Mr. Kellogg should be the year were handled by the
As reported by Dr. James M. commended for replacing 400 Highway Department, as usual.
Utter in "Larchmont Harbor Salt linear feet of 18" diameter There was a sizable turnout
Marsh Ecosystems" (April 1973), sewer line which was the major of applicants for the summer
"The importance of an apparently point of bacterial pollution. conservation apprenticeship
continual input of a significant The cost of this work came to program this year. The crew was
level of coliform bacteria into $80,000, 52% of which will be expanded to allow for six
the tidal river should not be funded by State and Federal students to participate: James
neglected. Recommendation: assistance. Amlicke, Matthew Burke, Molly
Because of this importance of The range of pH readings Dougherty, Natalie Hirsch,
coliform bacteria a more (1.12) draws attention to the Jean-Paul Plumez and Kirsten
systematic sampling of the change from a fairly consistent Treumen. In spite of the
stream and marshes and a survey neutral pH in stations 1 through excessive heat of the summer of
upstream to locate the sources 11 to a slightly alkaline 1988, the students
of contamination should be condition in stations 13 through re-woodchipped and pruned back
undertaken." 21. The latter allows for the the Sheldrake/Leatherstocking
This project undertook that emulsification of oil borne out Trails and removed debris and
challenge as had the 1984 study by the readings on ppm oil brush left by inconsiderate
and has identified the Post Road concentration for stations 13 gardeners and homeowners. They
outfall of East Creek as a major and 15. The mode of 7.2 is helped fix some of the catwalks
source of both coliform fairly consistent with a at the Hommocks Conservation
(920,000/100m1) and Fecal freshwater creek. Area and assisted in the further
(240,000/100ml) count Turbidity analysis indicates improvement of the new Dennis
contamination. Immediate report that the waters of East Creek at Drive trail at the Larchmont
of the point pollution findings the Hommocks Marsh outfall are Reservoir/James C. Johnson, Jr.
were given to Richard Doran of carrying the largest amount of Conservancy. In addition to the
the Westchester County Health particles. In general, the crew work, Matthew Burke, an
Department for investigation. stations upstream of the environmental science student at
Copies of this report were entrance to the culvert at the SUNY Plattsburgh, drafted a
forwarded to Cesare Manfredi, Hommocks parking lot exhibit trail guide for the new trail.
chief water engineer for region more turbid waters than the This year also marked the
3. stations downstream of 7 Spanish opening of the "Westchester
Subsequent joint Cove Road. Greenway Trail," a monumental
investigation by Richard Doran Salinity readings are classic achievement by John Varvayanis
and Bob Hohberg confirmed the for this small estuarine which connected our Reservoir
findings of the report and system. The tip of the and Leatherstocking trails with
resulted in the assignment of halocline presents itself at 99 Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle,
Tim Anderson of the health meters downstream of the Post Saxon Woods Park, and the
department to perform the Road outfall. The low tide Weinberg Nature Center in
necessary dye testing of the readings in Little Harbor Sound Scarsdale. Our summer crew
contiguous sewer lines along indicate the freshwater input of helped create a permanent trail
Nassau Road. Fred Kellogg, East Creek. which extended the
'cLarchmont Village engineer, was Future sampling of East Creek Leatherstocking Trail pass Old
requested to have the sewer line should be performed to ensure White Plains Road, through the
televised for location of the integrity of the repairs Village of Mamaroneck. The
damage. The outcome of these performed on the sewer lines and trail eventually hooks up to
efforts has been the replacement to further monitor emulsified Saxon Woods Park at Gedney Pond.
of the broken sewer lines in oil levels.
Nassau road. The elimination of --Robert Hohberg --Tom Leddy &
Claudia Ng
PESTICIDE & FERTILIZER CONTROL
1988 was the year of the big The CAC and the CZMCs are
fish kill, a five-week hot serving as watch dogs of the
spell, and the longest beach Sheldrake and Mamaroneck River
closing that our harbor has systems to prevent violations of
experienced. It was also the disposal laws. However,
year when pollution of our cooperation from the public is "iik
waters reached the highest level essential to maintain the
in many years. cleanliness of our waters and
One source of pollution stems the CAC is working to get that
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from the overuse of fertilizer public support.
and pesticides on our lawns,
golf clubs, and school fields, -- Charles Bernstein ________ Rr
all of which eventually end up
in our harbors.
The extraordirwjay hot weather
combined with these pollutants
continue to stress Long Island
Sound. Where harbors have 1
narrow entrances, such as
Mamaroneck Harbor, there can be RECYCLING
as little as a 40% turnover of
water with each high tide. This Recycling expanded this year in a number of ways. Tonnages increased in
slow rate of dilution builds up each category of recyclable materials (excluding leaves, which have not
concentrations of all been recently evaluated) as shown below. We switched paper recycling
pollutants. markets in September, which allowed for the additional separation of
Concern about the dangerous corrugated cardboard and we applied for several matching grants from New
effects of what we intentionally York State. One of the grants would assist in the purchase of a new
put into the environment has led trailer and 2 extra storage containers for
g paper recycling. The others
New York State to pass a law would help fund the implemention of a large publicity drive. The CAC's
that requires all commercial publicity plan includes a new brochure, an informative video, additional
gardeners using pesticides and signs, newspaper ads and post card mailing reminders.
fertilizers to be certified and In November, we participated in Westchester County's Recycling
provide adequate notification of Conference and Exposition. The Town shared an exhibit booth with the LIFE
the chemicals they use. The CAC Center. Fred Kellogg, sanitation superintendent, and the current recycling
hopes to bring this to the coordinator spoke at one of the workshops.
attention of the homeowners as The CAC is exploring other avenues of curbing our solid waste, such as
well as the gardeners. We would placing restrictions on plastic. With the advent of new waste reduction
like to encourage the homeowner mandates of the New York State Solid Waste Management Act of 1988, the CAC
to make sure that their own will be working even harder on ways to help the municipalities reach the
gardeners are using the least State's goals.
amount of harmful chemicals --Claudia Ng
possible. One upcoming project
of the CAC is to develop a Savings on
"Streamside Owners Manual" to Hauling
inform residents of how they can Tons Sale and/or Less Net
contribute to the health of our Collected Revenue Dumping*** Cost Savings
waters.
The CAC is happy to report Newspaper 818.27 24,716 16,979 31,964 9,731
that boatyards and yacht clubs Glass 86.92** 1,121 1,804 4,088 -1,163
appear to be becoming more Metals 269.49 2,186 5,592 2,695 5,083
considerate of the environment. Leaves 3,400*** -0- 70,550 32,353* 38,197
Visits made to waterfront
establishments have shown that 4,574.68 $28,023 $94,925 $71,100 $51,848
they are fulfilling their
responsibility to prevent engine *Includes regrading, stockpiling, and removal of several years of compost
waste, oil, and paint from **Missing August figures
entering harbor wateuS. ***Estimate
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Term
Name Resident Expires Main Functional
Occupation of 12/31 Assignment/Interest
Robert Komitor M 1989 Chairman, Environmental Laws
Attorney
Charles Bernstein M 1989 Waterfront
Meteorologist
Suzanne Carpenter L 1988 Preservation & Conservation
Professor, Financial Planner
Elinor Fredston L 1988 Wetlands & Watercourses
Environmentalist, Consultant
Attorney
Steven Goldstein T 1990 Planning
Attorney, Planner
Jane Moss L 1989 Recycling
Appraiser
James Santos T 1988 Planning & Zoning
Engineer
Irma Volk T 1990 Environmental Education
Environmental Educator, & Open Space
EMC Member
Susan Amlicke T Emeritus Recycling & Litter
F.I.R.S.T.*, County Refuse
Disposal Advisory Board
Mary Anne Johnson L Emeritus L.I.F.E. Center
Environmental Educator
T-Town Unincorporated Area; L-Village of Larchmont; M-Village of Mamaroneck
*Family Information and Referral Service Team
CAC Liaisons and Consultants
Robert Hohberg -- Water Monitoring Consultant
P. Thomas Leddy -- Beautification Director
Claudia Ng -- Environmental Coordinator
Caroline Silverstone -- Town Council Liaison
Cheryl Lewy -- Larchmont Village Board Liaison
Beth Hofstetter -- Mamaroneck Village Board Liaison
CONSERVATION BUDGET 1988
Personal Services $30,376.56
� ,� Consultants
�11/ Water Monitoring 4,000.00
etI �� Water Monitoring Supplies 3,506.18
F'' L.I.F.E. 3,700.00
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F�* Equipment
y Maintenance, Operational and Rental 805.69
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,� Tools, Lumber, and Hardware 1,886.34
� IPlants, Trees, and Mosquito Control 1,799.04
�� Telephone 846.47
Office Supplies 269.25
r` 1 Operating Supplies 92.84
` Annual Report 350.00
t Printing & Stationery 14.84
Photo Supplies 27.48
Publications 121.00
Seminars 269.06
$48,064.75
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AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS
Environmental Education LIFE co-sponsored a talk and before it gets into the lake,
and L.I.F.E. Center slide show of tidal marshlands preferrably somewhere around the
Approximately 4,000 adults and by Chuck Hamilton of NYS DEC spillway at the base of
children participated in LIFE following a naturalist guided Dickerman's Pond, and to the
sponsored programs. walk of Manor Beach. LIFE also removal of silt accumulated just
Volunteer naturalists led participated in the Premium below the Pinebrook Blvd. bridge
approximately 1600 children in River-Pine Brook Preservation before it washes further out ant
indoor and outdoor educational Association's annual program at becomes much less accessible.
programs. LIFE held a nature the Trinity Retreat. Lectures and walks based at
cartoon contest, in which chil- The LIFE Center co-sponsored the Potting Shed covered such
dren were encouraged to view several other community events, subjects as birds, wildflowers,
nature from another dimension. such as the Reservoir Weekend wildlife, wildlife tracks,
Their posters were exhibited in Walks and the Ice Cream Social bones, drinking water supply,
the libraries. A lunch time with the Friends of the flooding and water quality in
nature origami club was also Reservoir, and provided the Sheldrake River watershed.
held. Other programs for information to countless The three-part series on the
children included an afterschool residents during the Emelin watershed culminated in a
Ranger Rick program for K - 1st Street Fair and at a Taste of meeting in the Town Center led
grade students and a summer Mamaroneck. LIFE's programs and by a panel of experts and
toddler program held at the activities have been publicized attended by an impressive number
Larchmont Reservoir. in three issues of its own of officials from the communi-
Scholarships to environmental newsletter and in the local ties involved as well as
education camps were extended to press. representatives of interested
4 students this summer. --Sigrid Davis communtiy organizations.
A live animal show was given Substantial progress was made
by Bill Robinson, which taught on the multi-year project of
children how to respect and The Larchmont Reservoir cleaning up and refurbishing the
maintain wildlife populations. Flood control, water quality, 1929 filter plant so as to make
The program was videotaped and outdoor education, and an it useable for education and
shown on local cable. opportunity to enjoy quietly a other purposes.
The annual Beautification rare and beautiful setting were A Westchester County Beauti-
Day, involving numerous indivi- all given significant attention fication Award was given to the
duals, community and school during 1988. Men's Garden Club of Westchester
groups in a community wide clean The installation of equipment and the Friends of the Reservoir
up, was once again one of LIFE's to automate the valve to better for their successful vegetable
most worthwhile projects with regulate the water level in garden program, which provides
approximately 300 children and Sheldrake Lake for downstream produce for meals for the
100 adults participating. flood control is nearing homeless.
Recycling was also promoted by completion. The wildflower garden project
LIFE's 2 cent a bottle program Because of the need for (the National Wildlife Federa-
offered for the redemption of dredging Gardens Lake, the water tion's Planting an Oasis for
glass. For this work, LIFE level of Sheldrake Lake was Wildlife) showed spectacular
received a Westchester County lowered and maintained at 5 to 7 results in May and June, but
Beautification award. feet below normal. Advice as to needs more work to be equally
Community programs and timing and mitigation was beautiful in summer and fall.
activities organized to foster provided by faculty members of The improvement of the
environmental awareness included the Environmental Science Sheldrake Lane access to the
30 Wednesday walks for 306 resi- Program at SUNY Purchase. Conservancy and the removal of
dents. Open to all residents in The lowered water level trees that were dislodging
the community, LIFE naturalists provided opportunities for stones in the lower dam were
led groups on tours of the many archeological exploration and among many other important
critical environmental areas in clean-up of years of trash measures given attention by the
the Town of Mamaroneck and accumulation in the lake. It Town maintenance crews.
neighboring communities. Project also showed that there has been Of particular importance for
Riverwatch, a water quality a dramatically large buildup of future planning was the initia-
monitoring program, continues to silt in the lake as a result of tion by the Village of Larchmont
be conducted at the Larchmont construction upstream. Early to survey and mark the bounda-
Reservoir. attention must be given to ries of the Conservancy.
During Coast Week in October, measures to trap trash and silt -- James G. Johnson, Jr.
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