On Saturday, October 17th, as part of the 35th Annual International Coastal Clean Up movement, Save the Great South Bay (STGSB) and Keep Islip …
Category: Creek Defender
One Creek, One Tree at a Time
We all want to make a difference. It feels good when you do! We saved trees recently. Those trees are helping us save the …
Land Ho! Mayor’s Cup Makes Waves
It was a perfectly beautiful day for sailing and much befitting the prestigious 2020 Mayor’s Cup Charity Regatta benefitting Save The Great South Bay …
Restoring Habitat Along Carll’s River
On the banks of the beautiful Carll’s River in Babylon Village, just where it crosses under Park Avenue, you will find the Carll’s River …
Summer 2020 GSB Scavenger Hunt
New Date! Sat Aug 15-Sun Aug 16 Join our Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt between July 24-26th when teams of up to four players compete …
Do Good, Drink Well.
It’s back & more refreshing than ever. It’s Blue Point Brewery’s remarkable (and limited edition) label, Drink The Bay Clean, created to support Save …
Official SGSB Letter To The NYS Parks Department Re: West Brook With Bonus Drone Footage
With the failure of the dam at West Brook, we all have a golden opportunity to engage in some essential habitat restoration,  The fact …
“We” Cleaned Mill Pond
Originally posted with The Suffolk County News, June 20th.  Reprinted with permission here. By James Bertsch SAYVILLE—Self-interest offers no solutions for pollution. In fact, …
Repel The Invaders And Help Save The Great South Bay
As those familiar with this organization knows, we are dedicated to habitat restoration, whether along our creeks via The Creek Defender Program, or on …
Coffee With The Supervisor: Native Plantings, Methoprene
This week, Ed Romaine's guest is Marshall Brown. Executive Director of Save The Great South Bay. Together they discuss Native Plantings, invasives, and methoprene.
Massapequa Creek Defenders: Preserving Their Preserve
It was a surprisingly wet Saturday in Massapequa for its first Creek Defender Day May 4th, this Saturday.  The spring has been a soggy …
Bayshore Creek Defender Day: Joining Forces For The Penataquit
Some 40 hearty souls came out on Saturday May 4th to help clean up The Penataquit. Thanks to Seatuck, The First Baptist Church, The Bayshore Interact Club, Keep Islip Clean, The Bayshore Beautification Society and the local YMCA, the creek is starting to get the attention it deserves.