"One of the Last Great Places"
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| The Peconic Estuary: "One of the Last Great Places"
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The Peconic Estuary is a paradise to all "users" of the system - whether they are human, marine life, or flora and fauna. In fact, the Peconic Estuary watershed contains a higher percentage of undisturbed habitats and a greater diversity of natural communities than anywhere else in all New York State! Because of this vast diversity of habitats - Pine Barrens, bluffs, dunes, wetlands, beaches, harbors, creeks and bays are all part of the Peconic Estuary. Northern species and southern species meet together at the extremes of their range in Eastern Long Island's waters and lands. From upland Pine Barrens to the bottom of the Bays - the East End plays host to over 111 rare and endangered species - the highest concentration of rare and endangered species in the State! No wonder this region has been cited as "one of the last great places on earth". The Peconic watershed is comprised of the five East End Townships - Southampton, East Hampton, Shelter Island, Southold and Riverhead (with a bit of Brookhaven Town, around the headwaters of the Peconic River, thrown in as well). Although only 100 miles away from New York City, the time warp as you enter the Peconic region takes you 100 years back in time! One of the last vestiges of small town living in the metropolitan area, the East End is a place suspended in time, where our fishing and farming heritage is still our present day reality. As you enter these magical waters and terrain we know you'll come to a greater clarity as to why we East Enders are so protective of our natural resources. You'll begin to understand why we devote years of our lives to ensure that the vibrancy, productivity and beauty of our homelands and waters are preserved for all eternity and the generations to come. You too will experience that feeling of awe and ownership as you experience, first hand, the majesty of the Peconics. THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE PECONICS is a culmination of some of the things we users of the estuary system can do to not only protect but to ENJOY this magnificent resource.
Welcome to the Peconic Estuary!
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