Denis Mellett
PRESIDENT, COASTAL STEWARD LONG ISLAND (CSLI)
Denis Mellett is the President of Coastal Steward Long Island (CSLI), which is dedicated to restoring and preserving Long Island’s coastline through education, raising public awareness, and community action. CSLI programs educate youth and local community groups in coastal environmental awareness through beach cleanups, shellfish population restoration, and citizen science. By engaging with local youth and communities, CSLI fosters a caring connection between Long Island residents and their shoreline.