About Us
Nature preserve: protecting our natural habitats
Founded in 1983, the Douglas Manor Environmental Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the natural habitats in the Douglaston/Little Neck area of New York City.
The DMEA holds Conservation Easements on coastal property in Douglas Manor, a peninsula of land surrounded on three sides by Little Neck Bay, the westernmost end of the Long Island Sound. DMEA habitats, some of which are federally designated wetlands, border Udall's Cove Nature Preserve and Osprey Landing to the east and Alley Pond Park to the west.
DMEA activities and projects
01Preserve the scenic beauty of the shoreline
With special emphasis on the open-space lands within the community and the marshlands along its perimeter.
02Manage open space and recreational lands
For the community's use, including enforcing Conservation Easements for community benefit.
03Promote public awareness
Of the environmental sensitivity and value of open-space lands within the community, through educational partnerships teaching environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.
04Stimulate community participation
In the planning, development, use, and maintenance of local recreational areas.
Help us protect these habitats
The DMEA relies entirely on donations to fund its environmental activities and projects.
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