by Ava Herrera | Oct 15, 2025 | Advocacy, Cleaner Water, Nitrogen Pollution
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...
by Ava Herrera | Oct 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Fixing Habitats, Nitrogen Pollution, Septic Tanks
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...
by Ava Herrera | Sep 16, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
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...
by Ava Herrera | Aug 28, 2025 | Community Board
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...
by Ava Herrera | Jul 30, 2025 | Septic Tanks
Save The Great South Bay Applauds Major Step Toward Restoring Water Quality and Reducing Nitrogen Pollution Babylon, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in state funding this week to help homeowners replace outdated septic systems, with $20 million...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Jul 28, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
A recent comment in support of the Island Hills development in Sayville was made by an individual board member of Save The Great South Bay in their capacity as a private resident of the Town of Islip. The individual emphatically indicated that she was speaking solely...
by Ava Herrera | Jul 16, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
On Monday June 30th, volunteers from the Brightwaters and Bay Shore communities, along with Save the Great South Bay (a local non-profit whose mission is to revitalize and restore the health of the bay) and the Cornell Cooperative Extension, met at Walker Beach to...
by Ava Herrera | Jul 9, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
Long Island’s South Shore — with its working waterfronts, salt marshes, and scenic bays — is under threat. The culprit? Nitrogen pollution. Fueled by outdated septic systems and cesspools, this pollution degrades water quality, fuels harmful algal blooms, and disrupts...
by Ava Herrera | Jul 3, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
For decades, residents of West Islip have lived in the shadow of industrial pollution flowing from the former DZUS Fastener Company site on Union Boulevard. Heavy metals like cadmium and chromium — both known to cause cancer and other serious health issues — have...
by Ava Herrera | Jun 17, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
The 2025 South Shore Bays Monitoring Program: Science Driving Stewardship The health of our bays tells the story of our communities. For generations, Long Island’s South Shore estuaries have supported vibrant ecosystems, local fisheries, and a way of life deeply...
by Ava Herrera | Jun 10, 2025 | Education
Protect an Ancient Mariner & Help Preserve the Great South Bay Every spring, as the full and new moons rise over the shores of Long Island, one of the most extraordinary natural events in the region unfolds. Under the moonlight, horseshoe crabs—prehistoric...
by Ava Herrera | Jun 4, 2025 | Advocacy
Support the Packaging Reduction Act to Protect the Great South Bay Creek Defender Cleanups Reveal the Real Impact of Packaging Waste Our volunteers work tirelessly to clean up litter along the creeks that feed into the Great South Bay, and we’ve seen firsthand how...
