Holding Back the Tide: The Thirty-Five Year Struggle to Save Montauk: a History of the Concerned Citizens of Montauk

by Joan Powers Porco, Edward Albee

Overview

Concerned Citizens of Montauk was formed in 1970 as an organized response to block plans by developers to build 1,400 houses near Big Reed Pond. As a direct result,

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the organization, Holding Back the Tide: The Thirty-Five Year Struggle to Save Montauk tells the story of CCOM, its evolution, history, and struggles to preserve the natural beauty of the town on the very east end of the East End. Theodore Roosevelt County Park was created. Building on successes such as this first one, CCOM evolved to become one of the most effective citizens’ groups on the East End over the next 35 years, working to preserve the unique and fragile environment and ecology of Montauk. Today it boasts a membership of over 800 residents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781932916065
Publisher:	Harbor Electronic Publishing
Publication date:	04/11/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	212
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Joan Powers Porco is a writer, editor and long-time resident of Montauk.