In 2022 the Orient Association embarked on a comprehensive study of Orient’s water resources: fresh, salt and waste. It’s finally complete! https://orientassociation.org/waterreport
 
We engaged a regional water expert at a global engineering firm to lead this study with the goal of producing a report detailing Orient’s hydrology, the interplay of water resources, the current balances and imbalances, trends for the future and a number of different options addressing current and future areas of concern. The study draws from extensive resources including Federal, State, County, and Town agencies, as well as many stakeholders in Orient. The report is not narrowly prescriptive, but rather a deep dive into a detailed study of the underlying forces and data to help us form a firmer understanding of Orient’s water resources.
 
Our hope is that this report informs the community about how our water ecosystems work, presents hard data about those ecosystems, sets up the challenges and opportunities unique to Orient, and offers some options for the future.
 
We invite you to join us on this deep dive into Orient’s waters! Read it here: https://orientassociation.org/waterreport
 
For those who have questions, comments, praise(?), please drop us a note at [email protected]
 
Coverage in the North Fork Sun
 

Recent Happenings

Be Ready When It Matters Most – July 19

Be Ready When It Matters Most – July 19

Join us for an informative community forum on “Preparation, Response, and How to Volunteer During Emergencies Impacting Our Community.”

Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for emergencies, understand how our community responds to disasters, and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that can make a real difference when they’re needed most.

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Orient Water Forum – Saturday, October 25th Poquatuck Hall 9:00am-12:30 pm

Orient Water Forum – Saturday, October 25th Poquatuck Hall 9:00am-12:30 pm

THE ORIENT WATER FORUM – Hear about the future of Orient’s Water Resources. Will there be enough? Will it be drinkable? Are areas of Orient more vulnerable? Saturday, October 25th Poquatuck Hall 9:00am-12:30 pm

Please come join us to discuss the proposed zoning changes to the Southold Town zoning code. We will be walking through the proposed changes for Orient and what it means for the community. We will provide information on how to share your feedback and comments with the Town.

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