Case Study

Halesite, NY

Halesite Park Shoreline Restoration

With support from the Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program, in December 2024 1653 Foundation was awarded $549,955 from the NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program to fund the Final design and implementation of habitat improvements and green infrastructure at Halesite Park, NY.

1653 Foundation Inc. will restore degrading shoreline at Halesite Park on the eastern shore of Huntington Harbor. The project will remove a failing seawall to expand shallow water habitat, install an offshore rock sill and oyster reef, and expand salt marsh vegetation, and upland plantings.

LIS Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program Details:

Grant Writing Consultant: DLB Planning, LLC.
Grant Writing Assistance Award: $9,900

Period of Completion: The project is ongoing.
Total Cost: $549,955
Funding Sources: NYSDEC Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program, Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program (USEPA).
Contact Info:

Don Tesoriero, 1653 Foundation, don@1653foundation.org

New York State
Erosion
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Recreation & Access
Wetlands
Green Infrastructure
Open Resource

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