A Unique Way To Fight Beach Erosion

Groins, rip rap (boulders) and conventional ways to fight beach erosion have been demonstrated to be ineffective, generally just robbing Peter to pay Paul.  Now a Danish company is demonstrating a system of buried tubes called Pressure Equalizing Modules (PEM) and is hoping to demonstrate at Hillsboro Beach, Florida, that their system dramatically slows the amount [...]

Flood Insurance for Dummies

Flood Insurance Basics – the 5 minute Guide Most folks buy Flood Insurance because their banks tells them it’s required to get a mortgage. Banks are required by FEMA to demand Flood Insurance on all mortgaged structures in a flood hazard zone. You need more info, here is some you may find helpful. Your insurance [...]

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Call to Action – Area Coordinators

Why do we need Area Coordinators? Because we want you to be part of our success! We are experiencing an enthusiastic growth in membership from people with diverse interests. We are receiving unique requests that are specific to some Southold Communities. SoutholdVOICE wants to be able to answer those questions with knowledge and experience, and [...]

Dredging Wickham Creek

This letter was received from David Allison  Note that SoutholdVOICE has taken no position on the issue that he raises, nor does Trustee Dave Bergen speak on our behalf.  Our role is educational and in that spirit, Mr. Allison’s letter is published. Ladies and Gentlemen On Friday night I caught a brief portion of a [...]