Long Island Water

06/03/2026

"While are naturally occurring in the environment, certain conditions lead to accumulations that become [harmful algal blooms]. Blooms are likely triggered by a combination of factors that include excess nutrients such as and , lots of sunlight, low-water or low-flow conditions, calm water, and warm temperatures. HAB occurrence and reporting typically increase throughout the season with the most reports received during the warmest months of August and September. Regardless of the presence of , HABs can pose a risk to public health." " WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

Fertilizer runoff can create HABs. Learn how to prevent them from forming in the first place at liwater.org

06/01/2026

"High Fertilizer Prices Suggest Reconsidering Application Rates" from farmdoc Daily
Paulson, N., G. Schnitkey, C. Zulauf and L. Gentry. "High Fertilizer Prices Suggest Reconsidering Application Rates." farmdoc daily (16):54, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, March 31, 2026.

Changing your lawn fertilizing application habits can save money and keep our drinking water clean as well. Learn more at liwater.org

05/29/2026

Keep your neighborhood off this map by practicing better lawn management behaviors. Learn more at liwater.org

Overflowing with fertilizer? A new map, known as the Long Island Sound Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool, can help.

The tool aims to help educators, communicators, and resource groups identify where nitrogen pollution from fertilizer would most likely be reduced by the right neighborhood behavior-change program. Click the link to learn more, and find nitrogen hotspots near you.

Photo: David Dickson. The tool allows a user to find places around Long Island Sound where pollution outreach campaigns would be most effective.

https://lispartnership.org/2026/05/tackling-too-much-fertilizer-new-tool-aims-to-reduce-lawn-pollution-in-long-island-sound/

05/29/2026

A Bay Friendly Yard is an aquifer-friendly yard, too.

Thanks, Got It Local Paper by Money Mailer, for featuring our Bay Friendly Yards article!

05/29/2026

"Communities living with one of the most severe problems in California could see immediate relief if San Diego leaders can get a key Tijuana River project out of the gate. " full story at CalMatters.org

A small fix by landowners on Long Island could make a big difference in the pollution of our sole source aquifer. Learn more at liwater.org

05/28/2026

"The act is aimed at helping traditional agricultural farmers and farms switch to organic practices and remain a successful business while doing so. “Our Opportunities in Organic Act will promote sustainable farming and help eliminate the steep barriers that farmers face when transitioning to organic methods,” Gillibrand said in a press release on this matter. “I will continue fighting to ensure organic farmers in New York and across the nation have the resources they need to thrive for generations to come.” " full story at Fire Island News

More organic farms on Long Island means less contamination of our water supply. But it's not just up to farmers. See how you can help at liwater.org

05/27/2026

"[Fertilizer] Industry groups say roughly one-third of the world’s , 20 percent of global supplies and more than half of shipments move through the , which has faced major disruptions since early March." full story at RFD-TV

There are so many reasons to take a good hard look at how you're fertilizing your lawn. Learn more at liwater.org

05/26/2026

Local teen vows to fight obesity by eating potato chips.

Our government is not looking out for our health and safety. Learn how to look out for yourself at liwater.org and https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/pfas

05/25/2026

"The move comes amid concerns about the potential impact of PFAS chemicals on farmland and water sources, according to a community announcement." full story at The Hornell Evening Tribune

let's hear it forSteuben County, Indiana! This is a smart move, and one other counties and governments should echo. PFAS chemicals from fertilizer can leach into our groundwater, and create negative health outcomes from there. Learn more at liwater.org

05/21/2026

"Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced three additional actions the Trump administration is taking to boost domestic production." story at Farm Progress Daily

What Secretary Rollins didn't announce was any removal measures they would be taking. Buy your fertilizers carefully. Learn more at liwater.org