Fire Island National Seashore

Trust and Science: What Parks Can Learn from Fire Island National Seashore

At Fire Island National Seashore in New York, Hurricane Sandy tore a gaping hole through the seashore’s eastern side, a breach that in hindsight carried much-needed ecological benefits and some important lessons on how park units can recover from major damage.

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By Michael Sparks - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

A Half-Dozen National Seashores To Visit This Winter

When you think of the beach, do you think of winter? You should! Winter means fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and different wildlife species out and about for viewing. Follow us through six national seashore sites to visit during the cooler months to plan your next adventure.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2021 12:49pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #10 – The National Seashore Edition

Time, again, to test your national parks knowledge and learn a little bit in the process. See how much you know about U.S. national seashores.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 16th, 2020 1:45am

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Fire Island National Seashore Wants To Let Breach In Wilderness Manage Itself

A breach cut through the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness at Fire Island National Seashore largely would be left to nature to manage under a plan adopted by the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - December 28th, 2017 2:00am

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Fire Island National Seashore Sued Over Deer Culling

A lawsuit has been filed against Fire Island National Seashore officials to stop a culling operation to reduce the deer population on the seashore.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2017 2:00am

USGS Tracks Evolution Of A Fire Island National Seashore Hurricane-Made Breach

A new U.S. Geological Survey study of a Hurricane Sandy-created opening between the ocean and Great South Bay at Fire Island National Seashore is one of the most detailed scientific examinations ever conducted of the early stages in the life of a barrier island breach.

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By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2017 3:00am

Hurricane Maria, Tropical Storm Jose Pummeling National Parks

A very powerful Hurricane Maria, and fragments of Tropical Storm Jose, on Wednesday were pummeling parts of the National Park System from the Virgin Islands to Cape Cod.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2017 9:08am

Watch Hill Marina At Fire Island National Seashore To Remain Closed Until 2018

The Watch Hill marina at Fire Island National Seashore in New York will remain closed until 2018 as the park has extended its construction project there to ensure that the marina is more resilient during storms like Hurricane Sandy, which damaged the area in 2012.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2017 2:00am

Fire Island Lighthouse Gets Repairs For Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Five years after Hurricane Sandy flooded and damaged the lighthouse at Fire Island National Seashore in New York, a $1.2 million project to rehabilitate a terrace at the southwest corner of the structure has been completed, the park announced Friday.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2017 1:00am

President's Move To Expand Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling Could Imperil National Seashores, Marine Life

President Trump's move to expand offshore energy development is drawing criticisms from a number of groups concerned not only over how that could impact national seashores but also marine life.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 30th, 2017 3:00am

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