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Peconic Estuary Eelgrass Restoration Project
Cornelius Point, Shelter Island Project Details: Objectives and Background Methods Work to Date
Project Location: Cornelius Point, Shelter Island, NY (41° 05’59.02” N 72°19’13.60” W) Status: Ongoing (initiated in 2004) Partners: Town of Shelter Island Funding: The Peconic Estuary Program, the NY State Environmental Protection Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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