Atlantic Double Dunes

Atlantic Double Dunes
Atlantic Double Dunes
Map showing the location of Atlantic Double Dunes
Map showing the location of Atlantic Double Dunes
Location within New York
Nearest cityAmagansett
Coordinates40°58′06″N 72°07′19″W / 40.9684°N 72.122°W / 40.9684; -72.122
Area35 acres (14 ha)
Established1968
Governing bodyUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service
westchesterlandtrust.org/preserves/otter-creek-preserve/

The Atlantic Double Dunes are located in Amagansett, New York. The dunes are one of the largest undeveloped barrier beach's on Long Island [1] Acquired in 1968 the Dunes are managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service [2]. In 1902 the Amagansett Lifesaving Station was established on the dunes, witch was later decommissioned in 1944. In 1968 President Lyndon Baines Johnson declared the area a National Wildlife Refuge with the Amagansett Lifesaving Station being moved inland. [2] In 2014 there was a proposal to allow for a board walk to be built that was initially rejected. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b Weaver, Shaye (2014-06-24). "East Hampton Town ZBA Considers Boardwalk In Atlantic Double Dunes". 27east. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  2. ^ a b "Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service". www.fws.gov. Retrieved 2026-02-12.