Advocacy/Initiatives


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Environmental Advocacy

CCOM:

  • Advocates for conservation and habitat preservation
  • Promotes drinking water protection
  • Supports strengthened environmental legislation
  • Opposes the sales of public parks
  • Opposes inappropriate and environmentally damaging development

Comprehensive Coastal Policy

With rising sea levels and climate change, it is inevitable that sometime in the future a major hurricane will flood downtown Montauk, destroying infrastructure and washing away our beaches. Will we rebuild Montauk exactly as it was or will we design our community to be more resilient to future storms and sea-level rise? Those are questions that must be asked and answered now — before the storm. CCOM is leading the effort to create a post-storm recovery plan designed to:

  • Create an environmentally responsible blueprint for rebuilding Montauk’s most heavily developed areas and infrastructure
  • Protect the natural shoreline as our best defense against the ocean’s power
  • Expedite public funding for environmentally responsible post-storm recovery

Saving Lake Montauk

All that we love about Montauk — fishing, swimming, boating, paddling, surfing — depends on healthy ecosystems. But our lakes, ponds and bays are in decline. Lake Montauk in particular is in trouble. To save this critical resource before it is too late, CCOM is:

  • Scientifically monitoring and assessing lake quality
  • Developing remedial actions to address the problems
  • Seeking grants to clean up the water and fund the fixes
  • Educating our members and our neighbors about how to protect and restore this critical ecological and economic resource

Dark Skies Lighting Code

CCOM is working with local advocates and partner organizations to pass a commercial lighting law that minimizes the damaging health and ecological effects of light pollution.

Guided Walks

Throughout the year naturalists and trail guides lead CCOM members and their guests in guided walks through some of Montauks most spectacular preserves. Check our calendar for upcoming walks and other events.