Conservation
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Plants & Animals
The Department maintains a biological staff whose disciplines range widely from endangered, injured and stranded species; entomology, botany, geology, ornithology, marsh, estuarine and beach processes, clam grow-out and seeding, to computer design and applications, including geographic information systems. Learn how the Department protects and manages various plant and animal species in the Town of Hempstead.
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Nature Preserves
View the preserves and nature areas owned and managed by the Town of Hempstead.
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Wetlands
Conservation & Waterways manages more than 17,000 acres of coastal wetlands.
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Marine Laboratory
Conservation & Waterways owns and operates its own marine analytical laboratory, where Hempstead Bay water quality samples are processed, as well as the analysis of other environmental parameters.
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Shellfish Restoration Program
Learn more about our net-zero energy aquaculture facility, where we grow hard clams, oysters, and sugar kelp.
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Building Community through Sustainable Living
This collaborative program provides unique learning opportunities about sustainable practices while growing native plants and vegetables for various community programs.
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Stormwater Management
Good stormwater management practices around the home are essential to preserving Hempstead Town's beautiful natural resources.
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Clean Energy Initiatives
Hempstead Town has prioritized renewable energy and sustainability initiatives and has demonstrated this commitment through action by completing a number of progressive clean energy projects that utilize solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, battery storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and more.