Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve
Partners for Progress
DAY ON THE BAY
September 15, 2005

		On September 15, 2005 over 70 Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve partners joined Captain Mike Eagan aboard his vessel Lauren Kristy, to discuss progress, successes, and challenges in advancing priorities of the Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). This informal work session of Reserve stakeholders helps to establish and strengthen partnerships for CMP implementation.
Reserve Council members and implementation partners discuss progress implementing the Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan.
Reserve partners provided interpretive presentations on several recognized South Shore Bayway Destinations, including: the Fire Island Lighthouse; Captree and Robert Moses State Parks; and, Oak Beach Park.
		Fire Island Lighthouse, a Destination in the South Shore Bayway.
		The first South Shore Estuary Reserve Council Stewardship Award was presented to Bill Hamilton, a local baymen and member of the Brookhaven Bayman's Association, in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the restoration of the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve. His work to Make Great South Bay Great Again is an inspiration to others and exemplifies outstanding stewardship.
South Shore Estuary Reserve Stewardship Awardee Bill Hamilton, with (left to right) Fred Anders (NYS Department of State, representing Reserve Council Chair), Maureen Dolan (Citizens Campaign for the Environment), Jeff Fullmer (Reserve Office Director), and Joe Kayal (Citizens Advisory Committee Chair).
Joe Kayal, Chair of the Reserve Council's Citizen Advisory Committee for the past 3 years was recognized for his superb leadership and dedication to protection and restoration of the Reserve.
		Fred Anders presents Joe Kayal with a certificate in recognition of his work.

South Shore Estuary Reserve Office
300 Woodcleft Avenue • Freeport, New York 11520 • Phone: (516) 470-BAYS • Fax: (516) 378-2879 • staff@estuary.cog.ny.us