Town Wins Only State DEC Grant On LI To Fight Invasive Species

RIVERSIDE, NY — Southampton has been chosen by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to receive a $74,999 grant to combat invasive species at Riverside Park — the only municipality on Long Island to receive the funding, officials said.

The funding, officials added, comes at a time when the town is ready to award the bid for final design plans to build the park.

The town has also received two New York State Department of Environmental Conservation environmental justice grants of $50,000 each, awarded to the Flanders, Riverside, Northampton Community Association, to help design and construct the park, a release said.

In addition, Southampton received two Local Water Revitalization Plan grants and an Empire State Development Grant totaling $285,000, town official said.

Conceptual designs for the new Riverside Park were presented to the town board last year and included a multi-phased construction plan proposal to incorporate a walking trail, fishing platforms and other amenities along the Peconic River.

The conceptual designs are available on the Town’s website here.