Letter: Long Island beaches improving
July 5, 2011--Three boys play in the surf at Long Beach Tuesday July 5, 2011. The National Weather Service warned of a moderate risk of rip currents through Tuesday evening for the South Shore and New York City. (photo by Kevin P. Coughlin) Credit: Photo by Kevin P Coughlin
The article "C'mon in, the water's fine" [News, June 30] conveys some positive news about the health of Long Island's beach water quality and the public's use and enjoyment of one of our region's most prized natural and economic assets.
While major threats to the quality of our coastal waters continue, reports of fewer beach closures coupled with news about the recent reopening of long-closed shellfishing areas, on both our North and South shores, enable people to imagine a positive turn in the struggle for healthier water quality and a vibrant coastal ecosystem, making Long Island such a beautiful place.
Much credit should go where it's deserved: to the water-quality activists, local governments, policy implementers and average Long Islanders who are steadfastly doing their part to turn things around for the better.
Jeffrey D. Fullmer, Farmingdale
Editor's note: The writer is the watershed and regulator services coordinator for Fabco Industries, which makes treatment systems for industrial wastewater and stormwater.
