North Shore Heritage Area Planning Commission

The New York State legislation established the Long Island North Shore Heritage Area Planning Commission comprised of local leaders and citizens to draft a management plan to develop, preserve and promote the area's unique historic, cultural and natural resources. Appointments to the planning commission were made by the Governor, New York State Senate and Assembly, and Nassau and Suffolk counties. This group of dedicated citizens from throughout the region volunteered countless hours over the last several years to gather public comment and write a management plan. The Planning Commission and committees held regular meetings since November 1999.

The management plan was reviewed and approved by the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for full membership in the New York State Heritage Area System. (http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us/heritage/herit_area.asp) The Planning Commission submitted the Management Plan and Environmental Review documents in October 2006 and it was approved on December 8, 2006.