Modifications assist farmers with compliance, protect the environment and provide cost savings to farming community
(Long Island, NY) County Executive Steve Bellone will be joined by Legislator Al Krupski, Suffolk Officials, Environmentalists and representatives from the Farming community to highlight recent changes made toArticle 7 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code in order to enhance environmental protection and provide relief for farms and businesses that fuel and repair vehicles for their own use.
The intent of Article 7 is to safeguard all the water resources of Suffolk County and special zones where toxic and hazardous materials, such as petroleum products and chlorinated solvents, are more strictly regulated.
The modifications will allow dozens of farms with old single-walled tanks to upgrade their tanks to state-of-the-art double walled systems using grants available through Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation Service.
WHO:
- Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone
- Legislator Al Krupski
- Sharon Frost, Soil District Technician Suffolk County Soil & Water Conservation District
- Howard Lewin, Owner of Lewin Farms
- Brian and Erick Lewin
WHERE:
- Lewin Farm
812 Sound Ave
Calverton, NY
(Directly across from the Lewin Farms Farm Stand)
WHEN:
- Thursday, February 11, 2016, 12:30pm
