Environment DEC
From the October 2006 issue
New Fishing Pier at Cedar Beach Marina Opens with DEC's Help
DEC Region 1 Director Peter A. Scully recently announced the opening of a new fishing pier at Cedar Beach Marina in the Town of Babylon on Long Island.
Assemblyman Robert Sweeney (white shirt) and Senator Owen Johnson cut the ribbon on the new fishing pier. Regional Director, Peter Scully (2nd from right) represented DEC Commissioner Sheehan at the event
Showcases Long-term Cooperation
"The opening of this new pier showcases the long-term cooperative efforts that legislative leaders, state and local government officials, and private enterprises have made over the years to improve fishing opportunities in Great South Bay," Director Scully said. "The opening of this new pier makes an already popular South Shore fishing site even better at a time when anglers can enjoy some of Long Island's great fall fishing opportunities."
DEC designed and built the pier as well as contributing more than $248,000 to the cost. The Town of Babylon will maintain it. The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation granted permission to use state lands for the construction of the pier, which began in 2005 and ended in April 2006.
About Cedar Beach Marina
Cedar Beach Marina, a former private facility, is now owned and operated by the Town of Babylon. The new pier is the latest addition to the Sportsfishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility at the marina, which is operated by the New York Fishing and Tackle Trades Association with assistance from Cornell Cooperative Extension. The education center also features an aquaculture laboratory, museum, library, conference facility and observation deck.
The pier is open to the general public. Parking is free before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.
