Seeks to protect and preserve natural habitat which is home to a variety of plant and wildlife including waterfowl, osprey and white-tailed deer. Preserve also offers 50 miles of hiking, horseback riding (by annual permit), cross country skiing and nature trails, as well as fly fishing (with permit). The 32 mile Long Island Greenbelt Trail passes through the preserve. A museum and gift shop are also part of the preserve. Call for further information, special events, and/or environmental programs.

Provides educational programming in commercial fisheries, seafood marketing, aquaculture, marine environmental issues, and fisheries technology.

Responds to any whale, porpoise, dolphin or sea turtle stranding on Long Island or in New York State. Provides medical care/assistance to live animals, and eventually releases them back into the wild when possible. Conducts post-mortems on dead animals, collects tissue samples for research/analysis and prepares skeletal remains for educational institutions. Operates stranding hotline and whale/seal/sea turtle adoption program. Publishes informational brochure.

Connecting people through education, conservation and hands on experiences. We work to support birds and preserve local wildlife and their habitats on our unique and biodiverse North Fork, and beyond. We also host educational programs and hikes for adults, families and kids onsite, as well as at other locations.

Offers seal observation cruises throughout the winter from January through April. Cruises depart from Freeport and travel through Hempstead Bay.

Conducts workshops on parrot care featuring live pet birds, a Powerpoint presentation and free informational handouts. Offers programs for children-senior citizens, potential and current bird owners. Call for additional information.

Offers nature trails, a Nature Center, farm animals, Hoyt House Museum and playground area on a 133 acre nature preserve. Also offers educational programs which include Maple Sugaring, Pond Life, Animals on the Farm, Critter Camouflage and others.

Provides hiking, cross-country skiing, nature trails, fishing(freshwater and fly), refuge for wildlife, environmental educational programs and a place for people to develop an awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Events include junior angler fishing clinics and casting clinics.

Rehab small mammals who are injured or orphaned until they recover enough to be released back into the wild.

Provides humane care of sick, injured, orphaned, and/or displaced wild animals.

Investigates the control and the spread of mosquitoes through surveillance of mosquito breeding areas, preventing the development of adult mosquitoes, trapping adult mosquitoes, responding to complaints, treating infested areas and testing the trapped mosquitoes for presence of disease. Also Nassau County DOH investigates all reported animal bites. Nassau County Public Health law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. This includes, but is not limited to, dogs, cats, and ferrets. Medical providers treating a person who has suffered an animal bite are required to report the incident to the Department. To report a bite incident, please call 516-227-9663 during normal business hours or 516-742-6154 after business hours and on weekends. The department will answer all questions regarding rabies, raccoons, bats, ticks and more. Call for detailed information.

Grows seed clams, oysters and bay scallops for the enhancement/restoration of natural shellfish populations in local town and New York State waters. Offers public education on the importance of shellfish through facility and site tours. Also offers to the public oyster gardening opportunities.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive.

Provides detailed environmental analysis of all proposed projects and makes specific recommendations to the Town Board. Develops and implements environmental improvement and protection projects including erosion control, wildlife habitat improvement, drainage projects, shellfish seeding programs, woodland restoration, and public awareness programs on the need for recycling.

Protect and benefit wildlife on Long Island. Part of the National Wildlife Refuge system for the conservation, management and where appropriate restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats on Long Island. Comprised of eight National Wildlife Refuges and a Wildlife Management Area. Refuges include Target Rock National, Wertheim National, Elizabeth A. Morton National, Conscience Point National, Lido Beach National, Seatuck National, Oyster Bay National, Amagansett National, and Sayville National.

Focuses on the conservation and preservation of Long Island wildlife. The major components of the STAR Wildlife Program include Wildlife Rehabilitation, Education Services, and Public Advisory Services. Call for more information.

Accepts cats, kittens, dogs and puppies for adoption and offers low to no cost spay/neuter and vaccination services for the public. Provides dog control services, pet adoption services, lost and found listings, and adoption listings from the public. Responds to calls regarding injured dogs, cats and wildlife. Operated by North Fork Animal Welfare League, Inc. Call for further information. If you need help before 9am or after 4pm Call Town Police #765-2600 or (911).

Dedicated to protecting, managing and appreciating Wertheim Wildlife Refuge and its surrounding areas. Supports wildlife-dependent recreational and educational activities. Also foster cooperative and mutually productive relationships between the Refuge and adjacent communities.

Controls certain water-bottom lands and ponds, roads, trails and beaches, issues boat mooring permits and leases on land in Lazy Point manages use of beach vehicles, and large assemblage on beaches (parties) and works with the Natural Resource Department and the Nature Conservancy toward the protection of endangered species.

Interprets and conserves the earth's biological diversity through research, education and citizen science focused on birds.Visitors can use the lab's observatory, exhibit areas and more than four miles of easy trails through Sapsucker Woods.

* Manages programs and enforces regulations under the New York State Environmental Conservation Law.* Provides environmental permits.* Investigates and cleans up hazardous waste sites.* Manages fish, wildlife areas and state forests.* Manages solid and hazardous materials.* Provides spill prevention and response.* Provides an air quality hotline.*For After Hours Wildlife Issues use website for finding a wildlife rehabilitator Special Licenses Search System - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Rescues and rehabilitates debilitated and orphaned/displaced native wildlife until they are ready to return the wild, eventually hoping to provide sanctuary for non-releasable native animals.Currently specialized and focuses on native bat species. Helps injured bats or bats found in homes.Public education focuses on safe, peaceful coexistence of humans and with native wildlife and wildlife's importance to man and the environment.

Offers educational, environmental, and natural resources programs that cover water quality, forestry, and land-use planning. Works to motivate people to properly plant and care for urban trees, protect waterways from pollution sources, and take part in land-use planning activities at the local level.

Provides health and medical care for more than 18,500 dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals each year, including: primary care: physical exams, vaccinations, treatment of minor illnesses, by veterinary students, supervised by faculty veterinarians and assisted by veterinary technicians, during scheduled appointments specialty services: anesthesia, behavioral problems, cardiology, tooth and mouth problems, imaging, skin diseases, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, pain management, ophthalmology, orthopedics. emergency critical careJanet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center: comprehensive medical and surgical care for sick, injured or impaired native wild animals, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. For wild animals needing care, call 607-253-3060 and follow the prompts to the Wildlife Center for guidance. LINK TO FOUNDATIONS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PET CARE:http://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospital/Clients/FAQ.cfm#13-30

Provides services of environmental quality, oil spills, air quality, hazardous waste operations, solid waste, flood control, and forestry. Client referred to appropriate office if necessary.To report nuisance wildlife or animals injured or distressed, call 607-753-3095 x 247.