Help Us Save The Great South Bay
For future generations
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for future generations!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that actively works to restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
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About Our Organization
defending our creeks
Our Creek Defenders help the 50 creeks flowing into the Great South Bay move freely by removing debris and monitoring invasive species.
restoring oyster habitat
Oysters eat murky water for lunch. The Great South Bay Oyster Project restores oysters and their natural filtration capabilities to the Bay.
Planting bay friendly
We are restoring habitat for local wildlife by putting back what was here long before we were through the Bay Friendly Yards program.
education and advocacy
We connect with the many stakeholders to spread the message that the Bay is but a symptom, it is the mainland which is sick.
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We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for the future!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that advocates for and implements real solutions that will help restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
Happening Now
Reflecting on “State of the Bays” with Dr. Christopher Gobler
A Powerful Morning of Science, Solutions, and Community at The View in Oakdale Last week, Save The Great South Bay had the honor of hosting Dr. Christopher Gobler at The View in Oakdale for an inspiring and eye-opening morning focused on the health of Long Island’s...
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Tracking the Path to Clean Water
Suffolk County’s recent award of $20 million in state funding to upgrade failing septic systems marks another major milestone in the long fight to protect our drinking water and restore the health of our bays This investment—part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s broader...
Oyster Ball 2025: Thank You for Making Waves!
We’re still riding high from the incredible evening that was the Oyster Ball 2025! Our Board President, Todd Shaw, shared his excitement about the event, stating: “I am so proud of the success of our Second Annual Oyster Ball!” This year’s celebration was not only a...
Welcoming Rae Paoletta to our Board of Directors
Save The Great South Bay is thrilled to welcome Rae Paoletta as the newest member of our Board of Directors. A Long Island native, lifelong environmentalist, and accomplished journalist, Rae brings a unique blend of community leadership, professional expertise, and...
Upcoming Events
Patchogue Clean Up
We are hosting an incredible clean-up in Patchogue near the Gateway Plaza. We will update once we kn...
October 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amOakdale Clean Up
We are collaborating with Oakdale Civic Association and Rae Paoletta to host an incredible, 3-part c...
October 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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