American Shore & Beach Preservation Association is formed in recognition of the fact that the shores of our oceans, lakes and rivers constitute important assets for promoting the health and physical well-being of the people of this nation, and that their contiguity to our great centers of population affords an opportunity for wholesome and necessary rest and recreation not equally available in any other form.

The American Coastal Coalition is a national membership organization composed of governmental entities, government officials, business people, academics, national and regional interest groups and advocacy organizations, property owners' associations, individual coastal community residents, and others. It has been organized to serve as the voice of the nation's coastal communities in Washington, D.C.

Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) was established "for the purpose of conserving and preserving for the use of future generations certain relatively unspoiled and undeveloped beaches, dunes, and other natural features ... which possess high values to the Nation as examples of unspoiled areas of great natural beauty in close proximity to large concentrations of urban population." Public Law 88-587

Long Island Coastal Alliance ( LICA ) (no website) is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1989 to give coastal communities, property owner associations, condominiums and co-ops, individual property owners, and coast-related and maritime business people a voice in the coastal policy-making process.

Fair Harbor Community Association (FHCA) A predecessor organization, the Fair Harbor Property Owners Association was formed in 1932. The current organization was established in 1977 and attempts to represent all Fair Harbor residents in dealing with the town of Islip, and also supports community activities which are outside of the direct responsibilities of the districts. The FHCA is very active in many aspects of Fair Harbor Life.

Fire Island Year Round Residents Association (FIYRRA) The Year-Round Residents Association was formed to represent the interests of the almost 500 year-round men, women, and children living on Fire Island. These residents live in both Brookhaven and Islip township, from Davis Park to Kismet. The FIYRRA is very active in all aspects of year-round life.