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Sign In. Facebook Twitter Print Email. Sponsor Message. Lisa Halverstadt August 26, Photo by Tristan Loper. Stay up to Date. What do you think? What to Read Next. Law Enforcement. Nate John October 22, Voice of San Diego October 21, Lisa Halverstadt October 21, Voice of San Diego October 19, Select One. Don't have an account? It was at this point, after years of patient waiting and careful planning that The Nature Conservancy TNC stepped in and was able to secure Mashomack.

Since the 's, the Conservancy had expressed hopes of preserving Mashomack because of its population of the then state endangered osprey and rare plants. The Conservancy then mounted largest fundraising effort in its history to purchase Mashomack. On January 14, , The Nature Conservancy took title to Mashomack with the support of Shelter Islanders and Nature Conservancy members, foundations, and corporations nationwide.

In Suffolk County, where Mashomack is located, nitrogen pollution from more than , septic systems and cesspools is the primary cause of harmful algal blooms HABs , including red tides and blue-green algae outbreaks.

The Nature Conservancy has been a leader in policy solutions to the problem of nitrogen pollution from septic systems. Christopher Clapp. Now, instead of contributing to the problem, Mashomack is modeling the solution, with four new, clean-water septic systems that treat wastewater nitrogen onsite. The fourth will do even more: With a pressurized, shallow drain field, it will eliminate almost all of the nitrogen, as well as pharmaceutical residues, chemicals from personal care products and chemicals of emerging concern.

The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 1, preserves covering more than 2. These lands protect wildlife and natural systems, serve as living laboratories for innovative science and connect people to the natural world. By Liz Galst. The water that flows from every single spigot in Nassau and Suffolk County comes from groundwater aquifers and nowhere else. A new report details how to advance clean energy development while safeguarding the places people value most.

Back To Top. Mashomack Mashomack preserve in New York. Overview Description See what's happening at Mashomack! Directions Take your best route to Shelter Island. A large wooden sign on the east side of Route marks the entrance. Park just inside the preserve entrance on Route less than a mile from the South Ferry and walk in to the visitor center to sign the guest book and pick up trail maps.

For more information, please contact the Mashomack office at Mashomack Trail A path leads to more beauty at Mashomack. Graziano Photography. Turtle at Mashomack Preserve A box turtle explores our Mashomack preserve. Visit Hours of Visitation Updated trail hours: open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

Explore the many trails and wonders of Mashomack. One of the many trails winding through our Mashomack Preserve. A Brief History of Mashomack. Clean Water Septic Upgrades In Suffolk County, where Mashomack is located, nitrogen pollution from more than , septic systems and cesspools is the primary cause of harmful algal blooms HABs , including red tides and blue-green algae outbreaks. Clean Water Future Four new, clean-water septic systems will treat wastewater nitrogen onsite at Mashomack.

Getting There -- Shelter Island is accessible only by boat; it's about a minute ferry trip from the mainland. If you're driving, take the LIE out to Riverhead, then head north to Greenport or south to Sag Harbor -- the distance is roughly the same. From Sag Harbor, the South Ferry tel. Since Shelter Island is so small, it doesn't matter which ferry you take, but if you don't want to bother with a car, you can take the Long Island Rail Road tel.