In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 years

Restoring polluted waterways often requires more than a single cleanup measure. It can involve government agencies, local communities, environmental groups, businesses, and municipalities working together over many years. The restoration of northern Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County, New York, provides an example of how coordinated pollution-control efforts and continued monitoring can improve water quality and support the return of important uses.

Pollution Problems in Hempstead Harbor