The NYS Legislature enacted the South Shore Estuary Reserve Act to protect and manage the Reserve as a single integrated estuary and a maritime region of statewide importance.

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The Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) guides efforts to protect and restore the estuary and its important natural, recreational, economic, and educational resources.

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The SSER Council Stewardship Award Program continues to recognize citizens, organizations, businesses, municipalities, and other entities in New York State that have made significant contributions to protect and restore the South Shore Estuary’s unique natural environment and maritime traditions.

Overview

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The South Shore Estuary Reserve Program is a partnership that works with state and local government, municipalities, local stakeholders, and partner organizations throughout the Reserve to help preserve and protect the health of the South Shore estuary and its many resources.

Focusing efforts on addressing the six topic areas in its CMP by working in conjunction with these other groups and the Council. Various projects addressing issues presented in the CMP have been funded through the Long Island SSER Local Assistance Grant Program and through other NYS agencies, local governments, non-profits, and volunteers contributing to implementation.

Between 2011 and 2015 more than $513.9 million from federal, State, and local funding sources contributed toward implementation projects of the Comprehensive Management.