Long Island’s environmental infrastructure has received another layer of permanent security. Earlier this week, the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning’s Open Space Preservation unit finalized the acquisition of nearly 66 acres of pristine land from the Manijeh Calverton LLC property, situated right on Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton. Funding for this important acquisition comes directly from the New Suffolk County 1/4% Drinking Water Protection Program.
This targeted transaction ensures the massive parcel remains completely safe from future commercial development. By removing this acreage from the open real estate market, local planning officials are actively protecting the vital sole-source aquifer that supplies clean drinking water to the region.
The purchase was the unit’s seventh successful real estate closing in 2025, signaling a steady and methodical approach to land management on the East End. The acquisition builds directly upon a highly active baseline established in 2024, a year where the Open Space Preservation team completed 21 distinct acquisitions totaling 157.9 acres. By maintaining this steady momentum, local officials continue to ensure that critical wetlands, wildlife corridors, and woodlands are legally protected from suburban sprawl.
Placing the Manijeh Calverton property into public hands does more than just shield the immediate landscape; it actively enhances regional quality of life. The 66-acre space is slated for passive use, meaning local residents and visitors can enjoy the raw beauty of the area for generations to come without disrupting the native ecosystem. From keeping the drinking water pure to expanding the county’s green footprint, this latest closing reinforces Suffolk County’s long-term commitment to proactive, taxpayer-backed conservation.
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