Here is the link to the subdivision map: http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/docview.aspx?docid=44620
Here is the link to "all the documents" which is certainly overwhelming to those unfamiliar with the Ins and outs of these type of projects: http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pview.aspx?id=32339 Anyway with new / different / detailed information please chime in. I'm not an expert - this is just my understanding of where we are at with EPCAL currently. Also, keep in mind that the grasslands on the North side of 25 (old radar station) are preserved (I think by the state) and are actively managed as a grassland. > On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Andrew Baksh <birdingd...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thank you for the quick and detailed response. Are these plans posted > anywhere for public review? > > If anyone else has additional information, please do share with the > community. We ought to keep an eye on the developments over there so that we > are not scrambling to stave off any destruction of habitat. > > Thanks again Luke. > >> On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM, <leorm...@gmail.com> wrote: >> It is my understanding that it goes in line with the recently approved >> subdivision. The subdivision preserves nearly all existing grasslands though >> it carves out some lots along the entrance/25A. >> >> I seem to recall that the runways will be ripped up and planted with >> grasslands - the hope is for a driving / walking trail but that would come >> at a much later date. >> >> What I don't know is how this all fits in with the "drone" manufacturer >> "luminati" which of courses utilizes the eastern runway. >> >> Anyone have more info? >> >>> On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Baksh <birdingd...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> If I missed this posted already please forgive my redundancy. I was >>> recently made aware of this by fellow birder and conservationist Jade >>> Fallon. Travelling got in the way but being back in the area, I am curious >>> to know if anyone or group out in the LI area is aware and making any >>> queries as to what this could mean in terms of affecting the grasslands at >>> Calverton. Thanks in advance. >>> >>> http://libn.com/2016/09/01/li-developers-win-bid-for-633-acres-in-calverton/ >>> >>> -- >>> >>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the >>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own >>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass >>> >>> 風 Swift as the wind >>> 林 Quiet as the forest >>> 火 Conquer like the fire >>> 山 Steady as the mountain >>> Sun Tzu The Art of War >>> >>>> (\__/) >>>> (= '.'=) >>>> (") _ (") >>> >>> Andrew Baksh >>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> BirdingOnThe.Net >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- > > > > -- > > "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule > of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ > Frederick Douglass > > 風 Swift as the wind > 林 Quiet as the forest > 火 Conquer like the fire > 山 Steady as the mountain > Sun Tzu The Art of War > >> (\__/) >> (= '.'=) >> (") _ (") > > Andrew Baksh > www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
