About The Protection Committee:

In recognition of their shared interests and an understanding that water quality and coastal issues are best addressed on a coordinated, watershed level, in 1998 North Hempstead, Nassau County, and the eleven Bay coastal communities voluntarily entered into an inter-municipal agreement for water quality planning purposes.

In spring of 1999, the Manhasset Bay Water Quality Improvement Plan was completed. The Plan identified bacteria-pathogens, sediment, nutrients, and litter/debris as the major non-point source pollutants affecting Manhasset Bay, and storm-water run-off as the major conduit.Implementation of the Plan began in 1999 with funding through the Environmental Protection Fund.

There are fourteen member municipalities: 12 villages, the Town, and the County. A representative from each member-municipality is appointed to serve on the Committee.