Interview at Mashomack Preserve

Here's what happened in the interview. At the end of the trip I interviewed Tom Damiani, who is the visitor center coordinator at the preserve. He’s been working there for 21 years. Tom feels that it’s important to keep the waterways clean because lots of living creatures would die if the water became polluted and those species would become extinct. Already the preserve has lost some species. To help stop water pollution they have yearly water cleanups. Tom believes that the preserve is a special place because it doesn't have water pollution like many other places. Tom says not to waste to much water and being aware of water pollution is very important. Another piece of advice Tom gave is "If it's yellow let it mellow. If  it's brown flush it down." A mayor said this during a water shortage. The quote means if you pee then you don't have to flush it but if it's the other stuff then flush it. Tom believes that if everyone works together, small acts can make a change. Tom says that he's saved water so much that it's become a habit. If you try cleaning water can become easy for you too. If you want to donate to Mashomack Preserve their address is Mashomack Preserve/PO box 850/Shelter Island, NY 11964-0850.