Atlantic Double Dunes
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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]
| Atlantic Double Dunes | |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Double Dunes | |
  Location within New York | |
| Nearest city | Amagansett |
| Coordinates | 40.9684°N 72.122°W |
| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Governing body | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | westchesterlandtrust |