THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample for the first time this year at the William Floyd Estate at Mastic Beach in Fire Island National Seashore.
Official NPS sourcePATCHOGUE, NY – Deer removal operations will resume at Fire Island National Seashore after a pause in January due to winter storm impacts and frigid temperatures. The Seashore’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan will resume between February 23 and 27 on National Park Service (NPS) lands on Fire Island.
Official NPS sourceDeer removal operations will take place at Fire Island National Seashore this month. The park’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan will be implemented in January on National Park Service (NPS) lands on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate.
Official NPS sourcePATCHOGUE, NY – The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Off-Road Vehicle Management Environmental Assessment at Fire Island National Seashore. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of proposed changes to the seashore's driving regulations. This is not the Final Agency Action.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito sample for the first time this year in Fire Island National Seashore's William Floyd Estate. The William Floyd Estate is located in Mastic Beach, NY, and is managed by the National Seashore.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Old Mastic House at the William Floyd Estate will open for a limited duration exhibit highlighting various aspects of life on the Estate and recent rehabilitation work.
Official NPS sourceDue to damage sustained from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock in Fire Island National Seashore is closed to all public use. Public restroom facilities will be limited. Visitors should pack out any trash they bring. Additionally, there will be no lifeguards at Talisman-Barrett Beach this season.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that deer removal operations approved through the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan will be implemented in January and February on NPS-lands on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY - Two raccoons found in recent weeks at the William Floyd Estate tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). Residents of the community near the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach are advised to avoid potential human and pet encounters with wildlife, including raccoons.
Official NPS sourceDue to the narrowing of beach between Bellport Beach and Long Cove, driving will be temporarily closed until further notice. This closure affects all Seashore driving permits.
Official NPS sourceFire Island National Seashore has initiated certain fire restrictions due to the prolonged dry weather with consistent winds that has resulted in red flag conditions and high fire danger throughout Long Island.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – After three weeks of negative test results for mosquito-borne diseases at several sites across Fire Island and the William Floyd Estate, National Park Service (NPS) staff has concluded mosquito monitoring for the 2024 season. The seasonal change in temperature and weeks of dry conditions have caused populations of adult mosquitoes that can potentially transmit disease to drastically drop in number.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service continues to seek input on the proposed issuance of a dock proposed by the Summer Club community on Fire Island. The comment period has been extended to October 14, 2024.
Official NPS sourceTraps at the Carrington Tract and Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore continue to detect West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito samples. The latest positive WNV samples were taken at the Carrington Tract on September 9th, and at Watch Hill on September 16th. This is the fourth and sixth WNV detection at these sites this year.
Official NPS sourceWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples taken on September 3 from a trap at Watch Hill. This is the fourth case at Watch Hill this year. Watch Hill is a federal tract of land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness area.
Official NPS sourceWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples taken on August 28 from traps at the Carrington Tract and Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore. This is the third and fourth case in the seashore this year, following previous detections at both sites.
Official NPS sourceWest Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample from the Carrington Tract in Fire Island National Seashore. This is the second case in at the seashore this year, following one in Watch Hill earlier this month.
Official NPS sourceThe first case of West Nile Virus in Fire Island National Seashore this year has been detected in a mosquito sample from Watch Hill, Fire Island. Watch Hill is a federal tract of land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness area.
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On Sunday, July 14 Fire Island National Seashore Lifeguards made over a dozen rescues and swimmer assists near the Sailors Haven and Barrett Beach locations.
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Fire Island National Seashore will have weekend only lifeguard service at Barrett Beach/Talisman.
Official NPS sourceFire Island National Seashore (FIIS) will have limited services at Barrett Beach/Talisman
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Fire Island National Seashore has new educational exhibits focusing on marine debris. Marine debris is one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world’s oceans and waterways, with direct impacts on Fire Island National Seashore.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management program for Fire Island National Seashore. This effort evaluates ORV use at the Seashore and the existing ORV regulation to allow for appropriate vehicular access while protecting park resources and providing a safe visitor experience.
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Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS) will conduct repairs in four phases to damaged boardwalks and beach access stairs. Most of the repairs concern damage sustained in the December and January flooding events.
Official NPS sourceFire Island National Seashore has donated 1,950 pounds of venison to Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, located in Hauppauge, New York.
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The recent storms and flooding events that battered the northeast corridor created a number of overwashes throughout the island, but there were no confirmed breaches on Fire Island. We continue to monitor all storm events and work closely with our federal and local government agencies to assess damages and develop potential coastal interventions where needed.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – The National Park Service (NPS) today announces closures of several federal areas on Fire Island. These closures are in effect until further notice. Closed Areas: Sunken Forest Boardwalk Watch Hill Boardwalk Carrington Boardwalk
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) announced today that deer removal operations, approved through the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan, will be implemented during the months of January and February on NPS-lands on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate, a unit of Fire Island National Seashore located on Long Island. The overabundance of white-tailed deer damage plants and browse most native plant species, which can prevent forest and ecosystem regeneration.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) is requesting public input on the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management program for Fire Island National Seashore.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – Fire Island National Seashore (Seashore) biologists discovered a dead crow in Blue Point Beach, Fire Island on August 31st. They were conducting routine monitoring in the maritime forest in Blue Point Beach when they came across the dead crow.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 393,749 visitors to Fire Island National Seashore federal tracts and close to 2.5 million within in the park boundaries in 2022 spent $19.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 193 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $26.3 million.
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Fire Island National Seashore announces the reopening of the Lighthouse Tower. Beginning Wednesday, August 30th visitors will be able to take a tour of the tower.
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Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Facade Repair
Official NPS sourceWest Nile Virus Detected at the William Floyd Estate
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Contracts have been awarded to remove damaged panels and brick as well as stabilize the Lighthouse structure.
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Fire Island National Seashore Selects New Chief of Resource Management
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Fire Island National Seashore Selects New Deputy Superintendent
Official NPS sourceFire Island National Seashore awards contract for operation of passenger ferry
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) announces the next phase of the Lighthouse Tower Façade Repair.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Services Donates Venison to Food Bank concluding the Deer Management Effort in February 2023
Official NPS sourceFire Island Lighthouse Tower Closed
Official NPS sourceNews release for Fire Island National Seashore 2023 Deer Management Plan.
Official NPS sourceScientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years.
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