- State: NY
- NPCA Region: Northeast
- Est. Date: 1964
Air Quality Conditions
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Unsatisfactory
Health
Significant Concern
Nature
Significant Concern
Climate Change Threats
This 32-mile stretch of barrier island offers beaches and historic buildings, dunes and maritime forests, and a dynamic coastal landscape with hiking, boating, camping and wildlife-watching opportunities.
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Magazine Article
Lest We Forget
One man's 30-year mission to honor the lives of more than 260 Park Service employees and volunteers who died while working in the parks.
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Blog Post
8 Holiday Adventures in National Parks
These celebrations offer fun ways to get out and enjoy the season in a national park.
More about Fire Island
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Read more about Climate Change at Northeast Coastal National Parks
Fact Sheet Climate Change at Northeast Coastal National Parks National parks along the north Atlantic Coast are at the forefront of climate change. As sea levels rise, seasons shift and unpredictable weather bring more frequent and severe storms, our treasured coastal national parks offer some of the best solutions for combating today’s climate threats.
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Read more about Halls of Independence
Blog Post Halls of Independence Did you know that four national park sites preserve the homes of signers of the Declaration of Independence?
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Read more about Get Your Binoculars: The 25 Best National Parks for Birding
Blog Post Get Your Binoculars: The 25 Best National Parks for Birding Find out which national park sites have the most bird species, with a highlight of what you might see at each place.
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Read more about 5 Wild Places for a Beach Vacation
Blog Post 5 Wild Places for a Beach Vacation An advocate for vehicle-free beaches praises some of the last undeveloped places along America’s coasts — and why protecting these untamed lands is so important.
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Read more about Congress: Fund Hurricane Sandy Relief
Blog Post Congress: Fund Hurricane Sandy Relief Struggling communities in New York and New Jersey need a relief funding bill that will help both people and parks.
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