No river on Long Island has quite the history as the Peconic. At 15 miles long, the Peconic River is one of the island’s longest rivers and is the only river oriented west to east. Its story dates back millions of years including moments like the construction of dams constructed and now its designation as a “scenic river” under the Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers Act (NYDEC).
This lecture is free with admission to the Lighthouse.
More About the Speaker:
David Taylor is an Associate Professor, Interim Director of the Sustainability Studies Program, and Faculty Director of the Environmental Humanities track in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. His writing crosses disciplinary boundaries and genres—poetry, creative nonfiction, scholarship, and science writing; however, at the core of his work always is a concern for environmental sustainability and community. David is the author and editor of eight books.
David Taylor is an Associate Professor, Interim Director of the Sustainability Studies Program, and Faculty Director of the Environmental Humanities track in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. His writing crosses disciplinary boundaries and genres—poetry, creative nonfiction, scholarship, and science writing; however, at the core of his work always is a concern for environmental sustainability and community. David is the author and editor of eight books.