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Fire Island National Seashore
Our Partners
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Fire Island National Seashore has formed partnerships with a variety of organizations in order to help the National Park Service fulfill its mission.
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Fire Island National Seashore's primary partners include:
- Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society (FILPS)
Formed in 1982 in response to the possible demolition of the Fire Island Lighthouse, the Society raised over $1.2 million to save and restore the Lighthouse. In 1996, the nonprofit group signed a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement with the National Park Service to maintain and operate the Fire Island Lighthouse. In 2006, FILPS signed a Cooperating Association Agreement to continue its support through a program of visitor services, publications sales, membership and fundraising activities.
This cooperating association maintains book sales outlets at Watch Hill, Sailors Haven, Wilderness visitor centers and at the William Floyd Estate.
- (FFINS)
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage proper stewardship of park natural resources, foster cooperative and mutual communication between the National Park Service, communities and user groups, and to promote environmentally sound access to all of the various aspects of Fire Island National Seashore.
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A non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and support the recreational use of Watch Hill, Fire Island while preserving its natural resources and beauty.
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An authorized park concessioner, this company operates the ferry service from Patchogue to Watch Hill and Barrett Beach.
An authorized park concessioner, this company operates the ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest.
An authorized park concessioner, Fire Island Concessions assumed the management of the Seashore's 2 marinas, snack bars, and the campground, camp store and restaurant in 2005.
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Friends of Fire Island National Seashore support projects park-wide. more... | | Friends of Watch Hill focus their support on the Watch Hill area. more... | | Sunset Tower Tour Special programs are offered by the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society. more... | |
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Did You Know?
In the mid-1970s, Fire Island's deer herd consisted of only about 50 white-tailed deer. By 2005, the number was estimated to be 500-700 deer.
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Last Updated: August 17, 2007 at 10:27 EST |