SUNDAYS AT TWO
Wild Long Island with The Fish Guy, Chris Paparo
Sunday, August 2, 2:00 pm
Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center
1061 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Discover the incredible diversity of wildlife that calls Long Island home! From the creatures of the land to the birds soaring above and the marine life beneath the waves, explore the rich and fascinating natural wonders that make Long Island a true wildlife haven.
About The Fish Guy, Chris Paparo
Born and raised on Long Island (New York), Chris Paparo has been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 30 years. He is a wildlife photographer, writer, and lecturer who enjoys bringing public awareness to the diverse wildlife that call the island home. His passion for coastal ecology, fishing, and the outdoors led him to obtain a BS in Marine Science from LIU/Southampton and currently manage the Marine Sciences Center at the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University.
Chris is an award-winning member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the New York State Outdoor Writers Association. He is also a freelance writer for several fishing and wildlife-related publications. Although his work tends to focus on marine life, everything in the natural world is fair game.
A Win for Greenbelt Activists
Activists block PSEG power cable in the preserve
ACTION ALERT!
The Long Pond Greenbelt needs your help!
Illegal dirt bikes and quads (ATVs) are destroying the nature preserve, its trails, the fragile pond shores and the rare plants found there. They are churning up and trampling the coastal plain pond shorelines, now exposed and vulnerable due to low water levels. As these pictures indicate, the damage has reached
an alarming level.
As a friend of the Greenbelt, we ask that you call the Southampton Town Police at (631-728-3400) if you see ATVs approaching a Greenbelt access point or while walking on the trails.
These are the Key Suffolk County and New York
State Regulations about ATV Use
- It is illegal to operate ATVs on public lands, highways, or parks except for a 90-degree road crossing to reach another accessible area.
- Riding is permitted on private property only with the owner’s written permission, which must be carried, alongside registration and insurance.
- ATVs must be registered with the DMV, even if used only on private property.
- Liability insurance is required if the ATV is operated off your own property.
- Operators must wear helmets
- Special regulations apply to operators under 16, who should carry an ATV Safety Course Certificate.
- Fines are steep, ranging from $500 to $7,500 for illegal use, with increased penalties for repeat offenses, along with potential seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle
Additionally, no person shall flee from a Police or Peace Officer while operating an ATV in Suffolk County. The operator of an ATV is required to stop or pull over when directed to do so by a Police or Peace Officer, or by their marked vehicle, by the activation of either its lights or siren. Additionally, no person operating an ATV shall flee from a Police or Peace Officer at an unsafe speed, recklessly, or in any manner that would constitute a danger to other motor vehicles, pedestrians, or property.
Help preserve the sensitive lands of the Long Pond Greenbelt. If you see ATVs on trails or approaching a trail entrance, notify the
Southampton Town Police. Call 631-728-3400
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