TONIGHT: Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting In Broad Channel

Erica Sherman -

The Jamaica Bay Task Force will meet tonight, November 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Crossbay Boulevard in Broad Channel, Queens.

The meeting will be devoted to a discussion about the scheduled marsh restoration projects in Jamaica Bay, oyster and eel grass introductions, and a DEC status report of JFK Airport Outfall permits.

The public is invited to attend and partake in the open discussion period and Q&A session.

The task force is a body of private citizens, scientists, and federal, state, regional, and local agency representatives that share a common interest in Jamaica Bay.

To learn more, contact Don Riepe of the American Littoral Society at (718) 318-9344 / driepe@gmail.com or Dan Mundy of the Jamaica Bay EcoWatchers at (718) 634-5032 / dmundy5032@aol.com.