As a child growing up in Seaford, my father-in-law and his friends use to gleefully follow the “foggy man” as he made his way through town.  What better way to spend your days off from school than to ride your bike through the mysterious clouds of fog on the way to your next mi...

Well, the New York winter is over! Many families and individuals look to enjoy the Spring and Summer weather outdoors; what a great idea! But, how to do it responsibly? Here are some SMPIL ideas: 1. Go for a hike: Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, or just looking for something ne...

Earth day was first held in 1970 as a day to raise public awareness about human impacts on our environment.  We have come a long way in 46 years due to advances in environmental science and law, but we still have a long way to go.   In honor of Earth Day, we encourage you […]...

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”), in conjunction with the Long Island Regional Planning Council (“LIRPC”), has begun to develop a “Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan”.  This planning process is a critical endeavor as Long Island’s waterways have suffered f...

With the Paris Climate Conference underway, environmentalists are abuzz with excitement over the prospect of a binding international agreement to mitigate climate change. Prospects for success are bolstered by unprecedented international cooperation.  For example, in 2014, the U.S. and China ex...