WE DON'T HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY

The blaring noise of gas-powered leaf blowers has become a daily part of living in Port Jeff

  • Excessive Needless Noise
  • Health-harming toxins and air pollution
  • Indiscriminate Blower Use
  • Violating existing noise ordinance
Click through the 7 slides below to learn why common-sense gas-powered leaf blower regulations are being proposed in Port Jeff
Presentation slide explaining the problems associated with gas-powered leaf blowers.
Unnecessarily used every day, weekends, holidays almost year round
Presentation slide explaining the problems associated with gas-powered leaf blowers.
Infographic illustrating common examples of indiscriminate gas-powered leaf blower use, including unnecessary noise, dust, debris displacement, year-round operation, and ineffective cleaning practices
Infographic showing how common-sense gas-powered leaf blower regulations benefit Port Jefferson residents, visitors, the environment, landscaping workers, landscaping companies, and Village quality of life
Infographic highlighting communities, states, and industry trends supporting common-sense gas-powered leaf blower regulations, including Long Island municipalities, New York legislation, and national developments
Presentation slide summarizing existing Port Jefferson Village noise code and proposed regulations.
Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.: "The time is always right to do what is right." Used to introduce the Port Jefferson Civic Association's gas-powered leaf blower initiative.

Why Communities Have Taken Action

Click to read the harmful impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers.
Click to explore every day examples of indiscriminate blower use.
Click to hear from communities who have successfully taken action

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A Quieter, Cleaner, Healthier Port Jeff

By adopting common-sense regulations, Port Jeff can reduce unnecessary noise, air pollution, and disruption while protecting public health, preserving our unique character, and supporting responsible landscaping practices.

Questions or comments - portjeffcivicassociation@gmail.com