Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor

On the morning of July 7, 1999, Eco-Photo Explorers assisted the "Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor" in documenting and deploying a sophisticated underwater environmental probe. This probe will be gathering vital data on the health and water quality of the harbor. Additional Information
Air Temp: 94 degrees
Water Temp: 79 degrees
Depth of Water: 10'
Program Description
The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor's Water Monitoring Program
was developed to get the public actively involved in monitoring
harbor conditions and reporting suspected sewage discharges and
other violations. Its purpose is to educate the public about issues
affecting the harbor and Long Island Sound. They have established
collaborative relationships with state and local public officials
and environmental agencies. The coalition also participates in the
International Coastal Cleanup, is working to map Long Island Sound
Monitoring stations, and has published an environmental guidebook to
Hempstead Harbor. They monitor three stations weekly from May
through November.
Dr.
John Waldman, a Reseach Associate for the
Hudson River
Foundation
and Carol DiPaolo edited the book "Hempstead Harbor: Its History,
Ecology and Environmental Challenges." It was published in 1998 by
the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor.
For more Information...
Contact: Carol DiPaolo
Phone: 516-759-3832
Fax: 516 759-3832
Address:
Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor
247 Sea Cliff Avenue
Sea Cliff, NY 11579
Probe Information
- Probe Location:
Approximately 500 yards north of Bar Beach, Attached to Navigation Structure #11
40 49.8 N 73 39.2 W
Station Status
- Water Quality Sensors:
Water temperature, conductivity (salinity), dissolved oxygen, pH
Water Quality Sensor Depths:
Sensors approximately 0.5 meters (1.5 feet) above the bottom (~10 feet deep MLW)
System Sensors:
Internal temperature, battery voltage
Related Information
- Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee
- Long Island Sound Study (LISS)
- MYSOUND - water quality monitoring data
- National Sea Grant Depository
- New York Sea Grant
- Hudson River Foundation
- Other Resouces
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