Reported Oct 15, 2026 · Source: East End Beacon | News for People Who Live Here.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has acquired nearly 750 acres of open space surrounding the power plant from National Grid. The woods surrounding the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant, which never opened after intense anti-nuclear activism in the early 1980s, have long been eyed by environmentalists as a pristine ecosystem ripe for preservation. Price: Not disclosed.
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The woods surrounding the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant, which never opened after intense anti-nuclear activism in the early 1980s, have long been eyed by environmentalists as a pristine ecosystem ripe for preservation. And now, that preservation has happened. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has acquired
The woods surrounding the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant, which never opened after intense anti-nuclear activism in the early 1980s, have long been eyed by environmentalists as a pristine ecosystem ripe for preservation.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has acquired nearly 750 acres of open space surrounding the power plant from National Grid.
“For decades, the permanent protection of the unique land surrounding the former Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant has been an aspiration, and together with our many partners, New York State has succeeded in ensuring this open space is preserved for generations to come.”
Article date: 2026-10-15T21:06:58+00:00
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