Supervisor Joseph Saladino celebrates the preservation of five acres of open space along with New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Nassau County Legislator Samantha Goetz, Vice Chairman of OSPAC Paolo Pironi, and North Shore Land Alliance President Lisa Ott and representatives.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Nassau County Legislator Samantha Goetz, Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee (OSPAC) Paolo Pironi, and North Shore Land Alliance President Lisa Ott to celebrate the preservation of five acres of open space in Oyster Bay Cove. The preserved property expands the neighboring Nassau County-owned Red Cote Preserve and helps protect Long Island’s natural environment, wildlife habitat, and drinking water for future generations.
The preservation project was made possible through the tireless advocacy and support of the North Shore Land Alliance, community leaders, residents, and public officials, combined with a $1.29 million grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project Program.
The funding enabled the nonprofit to acquire the five-acre property from the Pulling family, which had owned the land for more than a century. Located within a Special Groundwater Protection Area, the property adjoins the 30-acre Red Cote Preserve safeguarded by Nassau County and additional protected open space, creating an important wildlife corridor while helping safeguard Long Island’s sole-source aquifer.
Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The preservation of open space is an investment in our future. By protecting this property, we’re preserving Long Island’s natural beauty, safeguarding our drinking water, and ensuring future generations can enjoy these treasured landscapes.”
Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz added, “Protecting open space strengthens our communities and helps preserve the natural resources that make Long Island so special. I’m proud to support efforts that safeguard our environment for generations to come.”
Lisa Ott, President of the North Shore Land Alliance, stated, “This project is a tremendous victory for conservation. Our community’s effort to protect this land strengthens wildlife habitat, safeguards our sole-source aquifer, and ensures this special place remains protected for future generations.”
The North Shore Land Alliance is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to preserving and restoring Long Island’s natural landscapes through land conservation, stewardship, and environmental education. The organization works with communities, landowners, and public partners to protect open space, wildlife habitat, clean water, and the region’s unique natural resources.
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