The Fire Island Breach — Letting Nature Take its Course... For Now

We visit the Fire Island Breach to see its progression since Hurricane Sandy.

 

 

 

By Video Journalists Waldo Cabrera & Samantha Butler

After Hurricane Sandy reopened the Old Inlet on Fire Island, there has been much discussion on whether we should keep the breach open or just let nature decide.



Featured Interviews:

Chris Soller
Fire Island National Seashore

Charlie Flagg
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University

Phil Boyle
NY State Senator, 4th Senate District

Raymond Fell, Mayor
Village of Bellport

Steve Flotteron, Councilman
Town of Islip


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