Lupinacci Calls for the Protection of LI Sound

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I-South Huntington) is joining the fight to protect one of New York’s most beloved natural features, the Long Island Sound. A recent plan proposed by the United States Army Corp of Engineers suggested the Long Island Sound be a possible location for dumping dredged waste products. The plan proposes a timeline of 30 years for the waste disposal in various locations within the Sound. Pending EPA approval, the plan would allow dredged materials to be dumped in the eastern region of the Sound.

“Using the Long Island Sound as a dumping ground is an absolute non-starter,” said Lupinacci. “The Sound makes our area of the state so beautiful. It is our duty to protect the environment and give our children the ability to appreciate it like we have been able to do. For the U.S. government to even consider using the area as its own personal dumpster is insulting.”

Gov. Cuomo has also come out against the proposal, threatening to sue the federal government should it continue the plan as proposed.

“I’m glad the Governor understands the importance of preserving the Long Island Sound for its beauty and our environment. I stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle when it comes to protecting the Sound,” said Lupinacci. “Water quality has been a severe issue as of late across this nation and if the government goes ahead with this plan, we would only be inviting trouble.”

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