Mattituck, NY

Deep Hole Creek Conservation

Photo Credit: Rita Rooney

Project Type

Conservation

Acreage

Access

Limited

Address

4180 New Suffolk Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952

About

Fall 2022 Update:

We are so happy to share that we closed on the “Deep Hole Creek” parcel at 4180 New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck at the end of June! The Peconic Land Trust is now the interim owner of this property, which has been protected in perpetuity through the simultaneous sale of development rights by the Town of Southold.

We are so grateful to the Koehler family for choosing to collaborate with us, the Town, and YOU, the community, to achieve a conservation outcome. This land will be conserved forever, because so many people cared and joined together in community-focused spirit.

To preserve these 15 acres, once at risk of being subdivided into seven building lots, the Trust came forward as the temporary owner of the property. We will keep you posted in the weeks and months ahead as we steward this land as its interim owner and, importantly, as we seek to find a qualified conservation buyer to acquire the protected property and care for it in the future.

This conservation success story is an incredible outcome in a very short period of time, and is only possible because of community members who have energetically rallied to preserve this land. So far, over $652,000 in donations from community members has been raised toward the purchase and permanent protection of this farmland!

We are so grateful for your continued support and for the amazing progress we continue to make, together.

In late August, donors, community partners, and elected officials gathered at McCall Wines together in celebration of the community’s success in saving the Deep Hole Creek parcel and protecting it forever. By saving this small piece of farmland, this community has made a lasting difference in what the North Fork looks like – now and for future generations. We are so grateful for all you have done to make this project possible!

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Russ McCall Speaks at DHC Celebration — Speaking to Deep Hole Creek project supporters at the celebratory gathering, Russ McCall offered closing remarks on the importance of community conservation: **We are all here because of the places that make the North Fork so special, and it's on us to protect them!**

Flowers and DHC Project Supporters — *A huge thank you to Russ McCall, Nicola Plimpton, and the McCall family and tasting room staff for generously hosting us at McCall Wines!*

Steering Committee Members at DHC Celebration — *An extra special thanks to members of the Deep Hole Creek Steering Committee, who co-hosted the event and helped with setup, cleanup, and provided the beautiful floral arrangements!*

Joni Strong and other Project Supporters — *Because so many people in the community cared, another piece of the North Fork remains protected, always.*

Sue and Bob King at Deep Hole Creek Celebration — Going, going... SAVED!
Thanks to you, the Deep Hole Creek parcel is protected forever.

D. and Frank Dellaquila and Anne Smith at Deep Hole Creek Celebration — *We're so grateful for everyone who gave so generously of their time and resources to support this project.*

Deep Hole Creek Celebration — *Thank you to the many friends and neighbors who made this conservation success story possible!*

Recent Press:

Thank you to the entire North Fork community (from Laurel to Orient, and everywhere in between!), and supporters from across the island, for your generous and passionate support of this project. Conservation does not happen alone, and we couldn’t do it without you. An extra special thanks to our Steering Committee for their unwavering leadership in moving this project forward:

Interested in learning more about the next phase of this project, or have additional questions about how you can help? Please contact us:

Alison Delaney, Sr. Manager of Major & Planned Gifts: ADelaney@PeconicLandTrust.org, or 631.283.3195, x144.

Holly Sanford, Senior Project Manager: HSanford@PeconicLandTrust.org, or 631.283.3195, x126.

Field at the property near Deep Hole Creek — Photo Credit: Rita Rooney

Details:

Location: 4180 New Suffolk Avenue (intersection of Marratooka Road), in Mattituck
Size: 15 acres

Deep Hole Creek Donors (as of August 12, 2022):

Anonymous

Adam and Lisa Ableman

Jerome Adler and Beth Lebowitz

Linda and Paul Auriemma

Kendal and Michael Bayer

Kathleen Kmet Becker

Peter Benedek

Judi Bird

Richard Bird

Edward Booth

Lawrence J. Bowles

Kathryn and Donald Boyle

Joshua Brand and Brooks McEwen

Neboysha and Prunella Brashich

Nancy Butkus

Christine Butler and Gregory Tobias

Jessica and Matthew Carballal

Bill Carmean and Nancy Ross

Clifford and Karen Cid

Barbara Close and J. Courtney Hoblock

Frederic Cohen

Michael and Robin Colapietro

Joanne and Anthony Colletta

Steve Curry and Carol Groneman

Joseph D’Angelo

Diana DeJesus and Derrick Ciccone

Alison Delaney and Aaron Bokros

Kathy Delaney Glenn and Ned Glenn

David Dempsey and Deborah Bennett

Jerry Diffley

Carole G. Donlin

Elizabeth Stark Dugan

William Edwards and Amei Wallach

Robert Eisenstat and Doris Brautigan

Mary Eisenstein

Joy and Jonathan Ellinghaus

Ann ffolliott

Hans Flick and Celeste Kime

Forward Current Foundation

Bob and Suzie Fox

Drs. Dorothy and Richard Fragaszy

Alex Friedman and Erica Tannenbaum

Clayton Gates and Jennifer Jacobs

Judith and Robert Goldman

Lisa A. Grattan

Israel Grosberg and Cathy Robin

James Haag

John and Sally Henry

Peter Hindmarsh and Julia Stambules

Douglas and Leslie Hirsch

Jon Hlafter and Claudia Hamilton

Mary Kane

Christopher Keating and Megan Joyce

Susan King

Stephanie Konarski

Lisa and Jonathan Kratter

Aurélie Lang

Robert Lehrburger and Sharyn Kohen

Alfred Levitt and Megan Bowles

David and Meredith Little

Susan and Joseph Loiacono

Neil and Amelia MacDonald

Lucy and Alastair Maitland

Anne Marino and Bernie Telsey

George Marinos

Terrence Martin and Rebeca Stokes

Adriana Martinez and Matthew Werstein

Pat Mathews

Carolyn McCall

McCall Family

Scott McDavid and Maegan Hinton

Marge McDonnell

Patricia McIntyre

Alice and Peter Mignerey

William and Patricia Milford

Richard and Sally Miller

Evan and Beth Minogue

New Suffolk Civic Association

Margaret Newman and Peter Marren

L. Normandia

Kathy and Chris Perretta

Kathryn Casey Quigley and Ryan Quigley

Kris and Dominic Randolph

James F. Reeve

Tom and Denise Riecker

Marilyn and David Rivkin

John Roberts and Lenor Buckley

John Rooney and Dorothy Phillips-Rooney

Drs. Lori and Scott Rosen

Clarissa, Stephen, and Asen Roussan

Michelle Roussan

Rino Salsedo and Yvette DeBow

Dean Sambach

Barbara Schnitzler and William Finkelstein

Nicolas Shearman

Elizabeth and Robert Sheehan

Shannon and Michael Simon

Anne and Ron Smith

Frederick and Nancy Smith

Mr. and Mrs. William Stanton

Joshua Steinberg and Ayumi Hata

Joan Vitale Strong

Rev. and Mrs. George and Lynn Summers

Mike and Liz Sweeney

Ivonne Torres

Bernard and Jane Turchiano

Jim Underwood

Elisa Urbanelli and Alec Hemer

Joseph Vangi

Elizabeth Vitale

Beverly Vlcek

Tom and Isabel Wacker

Randy Wade and Martin Heitner

Amerika and Bradd Williamson

Patricia and Frederick Yosca

Visitor Information

The Deep Hole Creek parcel is viewable from New Suffolk Avenue and Marratooka Road in Mattituck. Since this parcel is expected to continue to be privately held and potentially cultivated, there is no public access.

There is, however, great public benefit from the protection of this land by contributing to the water quality and scenic vista of this area. We welcome your participation in this community fundraising project through consideration of a donation to support this acquisition, or by sharing our website with friends and neighbors to increase awareness. Thank you!

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Deep Hole Creek Conservation

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Deep Hole Creek Conservation

4180 New Suffolk Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952

Get Involved

To donate, click here. Contact Alison Delaney, Sr. Manager of Major & Planned Gifts, 631.283.3195, ext. 144 and Holly Sanford, Senior Project Manager, 631.283.3195, ext. 126 for more information.