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As global warming and pollution continue to effect ecosystems all over the world, the citizens of Montauk are taking a stand to protect their home, starting with a new communitywide campaign to help clean up the water in Lake Montauk and Fort Pond.

"Seaweed aquaculture is an emerging 'green industry' that can offer considerable environmental and economic benefits to the region," said Kimberly Barbour.

"The Downtown Montauk Beach Stabilization Project is part one of two designed to protect not only the beach, but also Montauk's downtown business district from flooding should a significant storm event occur," said Larry Cantwell.

"Eileen was a force that made it happen. And it is still happening," said Joe Realmuto.

Figurative painter Eric Fischl will launch the 2016 series.

"As a not-for-profit organization, we are always trying to find ways to fund raise," explained Laraine Creegan.

"SoFo is very happy to be a resource center and present a platform for discussion and action with our environmental experts to learn how climate change is impacting our oceans and bays, coastal habitat, property and infrastructure, and ways we can help to correct the changes," explained Frank Quevedo.

"I pride myself on my passion and consideration for each person that walks into my restaurant," said Zach Erdem, who along with 75 Main has two new East End ventures.

"We need a big pot of money to ultimately offset the costs for fixing our problems," said Kevin McAllister.

"The most important thing we want all to take from the Shelter Island 10K Run is to give," said Mary Ellen Adipietro.