Volunteers Needed To Help Preserve Tobay Beach

The Town of Oyster Bay is calling on everyone who loves Tobay Beach to come join Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and numerous volunteers at the Annual Tobay Beach Dune Stabilization Project, scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.

"The Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment by planting thousands of stalks of dune grass," Saladino said. "Dunes along our south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach. This Dune Stabilization Project will help preserve our beaches and barrier island for future generations."

Volunteers will help town crews plant dune grass on the beach, which helps hold the dunes together and protect against coastal erosion and flooding. Volunteers will also get coffee, hot chocolate, clam chowder donated by the Mill Creek Tavern of Bayville, and light refreshments.

Residents interested in volunteering or seeking additional information, may contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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