SECRET BEACH (CLARK'S BEACH) ACCESS

(From My Inbox Today...)
Source: Steve Burke, President of LIDA

I received the following statement earlier today in regards to the Clark's Beach, a.k.a. Secret Beach, in Green Port. The diver's access has been limited for a long time, however this statement gives us a great news.

Groupers continues to support LIDA on the Clarks Beach access project. We also would like to thank LIDA for their efforts.

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Greenport in an underwater inspection of its Town moorings, The Long Island Divers Association has been able to secure access to Secret Beach (Clark's Beach) in Greenport for LIDA members, instructors, shops and dive clubs for Scuba. The LIDA letter writing campaign concerning Secret Beach was also quite instrumental in informing the Village of the desire for Scuba access and the fact that divers are responsible and responsive citizens.

Access to Secret Beach can be arranged by contacting LIDA at (631) 327-8924. We will then make appropriate arrangements with the Village for access on a particular day, hopefully the day requested. LIDA wishes to especially encourage instructors, shops and dive clubs to take advantage of this hard earned access to this outstanding dive site.

Obviously, this limited access to Secret Beach for scuba is contingent upon keeping it clean and well managed. For each group, a person will need to be designated as "lead" and be responsible for group.

LIDA is most pleased to make this access to this outstanding site available to the dive community for its education and enjoyment.

Steve Burke
President , LIDA