The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District recently presented plans for the maintenance dredging of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway Federal Navigation Channel (LIIW).
Photo by: Office of Congressman Zeldin Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) recently called on the Army Corps of Engineers to perform an emergency dredge of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet. Congressman Zeldin recently joined the Coast Guard to survey the shoaling in both the waterway and inlet, which has created significant safety hazards for those traveling by boat. “Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet play an important role in the economic welfare and public safety of New York’s First Congressional District. These waterways are vital arteries for our vibrant coastal economy of marinas, restaurants, recreational boaters, commercial fishermen, and all of the small businesses that support these industries,” wrote Congressman Zeldin. “Failure to properly maintain these key channels will not only endanger public safety, but also harm local businesses. Unsafe navigational conditions become a greater threat
Zeldin calls for emergency dredging of Long Island waterways April 30, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
New York Congressman Lee Zeldin called on the Army Corps of Engineers yesterday to perform an emergency dredge of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet.
Recently, Congressman Zeldin joined the Coast Guard to survey the shoaling in both the waterway and inlet, which has created significant safety hazards for those traveling by boat.
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“Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet play an important role in the economic welfare and public safety of New York’s First Congressional District. These waterways are vital arteries for our vibrant coastal economy of marinas, restaurants, recreational boaters, commercial fishermen, and all of the small businesses that support these industries,” said Congressman
Congressman Zeldin visits Long Island Intracoastal Waterway April 1, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
New York Congressman Lee Zeldin yesterday toured the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway and Moriches Inlet with Captain Eva Van Camp and the members of the Coast Guard’s Long Island Sector where maritime navigation is becoming increasingly treacherous.
“We discussed the maritime infrastructure resources needed to improve navigation as well as the physical upgrades needed at the Coast Guard Station in East Moriches,” said
Zeldin.
“A big thank you to these men and women who do so much to keep Long Islanders safe out on the water.”
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