Burn Plan Archive
FI Ferry District, in coordination with FIConservancy, maps annual controlled burns of grassland restoration areas.
Author Archive for: BARubinow
Entries by Betty Ann Rubinow
Beaver Believers
Multiple people reported late afternoon beaver sightings on the West End in April. The first was April 18 near the airport, and the second was April 19 at the Gatehouse. This is a good thing! Beavers are critical to the healthy ecology of streams and wetlands.
The Burn: How It’s Done
The Fishers Island Fire Department (FIFD) reported a successful planned burn Mar. 27 of 36.04 acres of restored grasslands along the airport runway and on the Parade Grounds. But what do our volunteers actually do to conduct a safe burn in specifically prescribed areas? Don Beck, FIConservancy Board Member and Fishers Island Club golf course superintendent explains…
Piping Plovers Return to Fishers Island
Piping Plover pair returns to Fishers Island. House hunting on Sanctuary of Sands, South Beach.
Capsized Vessel Finally Removed from Mouth of Hay Harbor
It took 20 days, but the capsized fishing vessel “All for Joy” was finally removed from the mouth of Hay Harbor at 6:05 p.m. Mar. 30.
Nature Conservancy Publishes Report on Fishers Island Eelgrass & Boating Activity
In response to the decimation of once abundant and protective eelgrass meadows in Long Island Sound, the Nature Conservancy recently completed an evaluation of eelgrass areas and boating patterns around Fishers Island. (Photo of Fishers Island eelgrass meadows at low tide, by Justine Kibbe.)
Diesel Fuel Reaches FI Shore
The commercial fishing vessel, “All for Joy”, capsized south of the Race March 10 and eventually came to rest at the mouth of Hay Harbor, leaking fuel that reached Fishers Island. Two fishermen were rescued unharmed. (Jane T. Ahrens Photo)
New Maintenance Shed
FIConservancy has installed a new maintenance shed behind the Movie Theater.
Pond Habitat on Parade
This afternoon’s calm allowed me to hop up on a grassy mound and get a better “bird’s eye view” of what I like to call Ibis pond* .175 acres of […]
