The Town of Hempstead's outstanding Department of Conservation and Waterways oversees 17,000 acres of wetlands and 180 miles of coastal waterways. Comprising much of our South Shore, these waters remain a tremendous and pristine asset to our nature and marine enthusiasts.
Building on Hempstead Town’s long history of environmental sustainability initiatives, Supervisor Don Clavin welcomed a new generation of hydrogen powered vehicles to the township’s Renewable Energy Park in Point Lookout. Read on...
Funding is slated to support the Town of Hempstead’s joint effort with conservation groups to expand the presence of ecologically beneficial oyster beds in township waterways. Read on...
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, members of the Town Board and National Grid announced a joint project, to build one of the first and largest clean hydrogen projects in the country. This project will be one of the first in the nation. Read on...
Join Audubon New York and the Town of Hempstead on Sunday, October 15th for a bilingual bird walk at the Lido Passive Nature Preserve! Spanish translation provided throughout tour. Registration required in advance. Read on...
Join the Town of Hempstead and local solar and renewable energy groups to learn the basics about incorporating solar, electric, and geothermal at your home! Read on to discover dates and locations of seminars. Read on...
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin joined members of Audubon New York, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and environmentally conscious neighbors to host the town’s first-ever “Share the Shore Day” at Lido Beach Town Park. Read on...
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin has mobilized the town’s Shark Patrol to ensure complete safety for the patrons of Town of Hempstead beaches. What’s more, Supervisor Clavin shared beach safety tips as well as advising patrons on deadly rip currents. Read on...
Lido Beach, NY – The week leading up to Memorial Day Weekend denotes National Safe Boating Week, an important observance that raises awareness about the significance of boater safety. In response to this nautical week, Read on...