The Southold Town Trustees have officially approved the dredging and bulkheading application. I am now coordinating with the project contractors to finalize the initial site work timelines. We will monitor the progress of these improvements to ensure they adhere to the agreed specifications.
December 12, 2022
Final supporters
Dear Brick Cove Community,
As many of you may already know, we submitted an application for a dredging and bulkheading project to the Southold Town Trustees. Among other substantial benefits the project will accomplish, it will deepen the channel to 6' at mean low water and restore the peninsula where the osprey pole is.
The entire application can be found on the town's website here: HERE
Writing a letter in support of the project would go a long way with the trustees. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to provide your support for the project. Attached and below is a boilerplate language we drafted for you to edit as you see fit.
As mentioned, I have been a community member at Brick Cove f for XX years and am contacting you today regarding the application. Over the years, I witnessed the deterioration and erosion of the peninsula. This beautiful part of Southold and The Peconic Bay has become an eyesore. In addition, the lack of navigability of the channel poses a significant danger to me and my boat. Frequently, I see boats getting stuck entering/exiting the mouth of the channel, no matter the tide. Personally, on my sailboat, I can only navigate the channel within an hour or so of high tide. The proposed dredging and other thoughtful improvements are much needed and will be appreciated by the entire Brick Community!
[I enjoy walking out on the peninsula where the osprey nest is, but over the years, it has become increasingly dangerous - I can't even walk side-by-side with my spouse.]
[It is also commendable that this project is proposing to go to great lengths to enhance the estuary's ecology by creating intertidal wetlands and using eco-friendly materials.]
I'm a year-round North Fork resident and take great pride in my choice to keep my boat at Brick Cove and support the local business and year-round jobs they provide. The proposed improvements stand to benefit the greater Southold community, in addition to promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.
Should you have any questions, we're happy to provide any details.
Thank you for being so supportive.
Updates
October 5, 2022
The project application is now in the formal review phase with the Southold Town Trustees. I have requested a meeting with the board members to present our case directly and will update you on their response as soon as I hear back.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2022
42 Comments
I have been at Brick Cove since 1990 and shoaling accumulates over time causing grounding and expensive and potentially damaging towing. I strongly support the need and request to drege the channel.
I'm a year-round resident and have made a choice to keep my boat at Brick Cove Marrina, which supports local business and year-round jobs. The proposed improvements stand to benefit the greater Southold community, in addition to promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.
The proposed dredging and other thoughtful improvements are much needed and will be appreciated by the entire Brick Community, while enhancing the estuary's ecology by creating intertidal wetlands and using eco-friendly materials
This dredging proposal would allow us to use our boat at all stages of the tide. Currently we are limited to 50% of the tide cycle from midtide-high tide-midtide. Please allow this proposal to be approved.
The need for this work in necessary for our community to continue to enjoy the beauty & tranquility the Brick Cove Marina has offered over the many years. I have been part of the marina since 2000 and have seen many changes this work will bring us back to a healthy environment for all to enjoy
Dredging and peninsula remediation is a must. The marina entrance has been closing in with each storm.
the new management at Brick Cove is doing wonderful things to improve the marina and protect and enhance our shorelines. I support all of their initiatives and know that they will enhance the North Fork for years to come.
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The Southold Town Trustees have officially approved the dredging and bulkheading application. I am now coordinating with the project contractors to finalize the initial site work timelines. We will monitor the progress of these improvements to ensure they adhere to the agreed specifications.
December 12, 2022
Final supporters
Dear Brick Cove Community,
As many of you may already know, we submitted an application for a dredging and bulkheading project to the Southold Town Trustees. Among other substantial benefits the project will accomplish, it will deepen the channel to 6' at mean low water and restore the peninsula where the osprey pole is.
The entire application can be found on the town's website here: HERE
Writing a letter in support of the project would go a long way with the trustees. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to provide your support for the project. Attached and below is a boilerplate language we drafted for you to edit as you see fit.
As mentioned, I have been a community member at Brick Cove f for XX years and am contacting you today regarding the application. Over the years, I witnessed the deterioration and erosion of the peninsula. This beautiful part of Southold and The Peconic Bay has become an eyesore. In addition, the lack of navigability of the channel poses a significant danger to me and my boat. Frequently, I see boats getting stuck entering/exiting the mouth of the channel, no matter the tide. Personally, on my sailboat, I can only navigate the channel within an hour or so of high tide. The proposed dredging and other thoughtful improvements are much needed and will be appreciated by the entire Brick Community!
[I enjoy walking out on the peninsula where the osprey nest is, but over the years, it has become increasingly dangerous - I can't even walk side-by-side with my spouse.]
[It is also commendable that this project is proposing to go to great lengths to enhance the estuary's ecology by creating intertidal wetlands and using eco-friendly materials.]
I'm a year-round North Fork resident and take great pride in my choice to keep my boat at Brick Cove and support the local business and year-round jobs they provide. The proposed improvements stand to benefit the greater Southold community, in addition to promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.
Should you have any questions, we're happy to provide any details.
Thank you for being so supportive.
Updates
October 5, 2022
The project application is now in the formal review phase with the Southold Town Trustees. I have requested a meeting with the board members to present our case directly and will update you on their response as soon as I hear back.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2022
42 Comments
For the Life and Safety of Boaters and their children this is a must. The bonus of this project is the enhancement of the area of which there is an active Osprey Nest that has been so successful each year breading the next generation.
I have been at Brick Cove since 1990 and shoaling accumulates over time causing grounding and expensive and potentially damaging towing. I strongly support the need and request to drege the channel.
I'm a year-round resident and have made a choice to keep my boat at Brick Cove Marrina, which supports local business and year-round jobs. The proposed improvements stand to benefit the greater Southold community, in addition to promoting environmentally conscious initiatives.
The proposed dredging and other thoughtful improvements are much needed and will be appreciated by the entire Brick Community, while enhancing the estuary's ecology by creating intertidal wetlands and using eco-friendly materials
This dredging proposal would allow us to use our boat at all stages of the tide. Currently we are limited to 50% of the tide cycle from midtide-high tide-midtide. Please allow this proposal to be approved.
The need for this work in necessary for our community to continue to enjoy the beauty & tranquility the Brick Cove Marina has offered over the many years. I have been part of the marina since 2000 and have seen many changes this work will bring us back to a healthy environment for all to enjoy
Dredging and peninsula remediation is a must. The marina entrance has been closing in with each storm.
the new management at Brick Cove is doing wonderful things to improve the marina and protect and enhance our shorelines. I support all of their initiatives and know that they will enhance the North Fork for years to come.
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For the Life and Safety of Boaters and their children this is a must. The bonus of this project is the enhancement of the area of which there is an active Osprey Nest that has been so successful each year breading the next generation.