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 Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Sep 30, 2024 | Cleaner Water, Education, Fixing Habitats, Great South Bay Oyster Project
Save the Great South Bay Oyster Project Sanctuary & Community Oyster Gardens 2023/24 Prepared by Andy Mirchel, Program Chair on 09/20/24 Oyster Sanctuaries In 2023, Save the Great South Bay initiated two test Community Oyster Gardens (COGs) in collaboration with...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Sep 30, 2024 | Creek Defender, Education
On September 19th, 2024, Bay Shore High School High School’s Living Environment students in collaboration with Bay Shore HIgh School’s science research class, worked alongside Saving the Great South Bay’s Ed Ragan, to conduct science research for “A Day in the Life of...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Nov 7, 2023 | Algal Blooms, Education, Fixing Habitats, Nitrogen Pollution, Water Quality
On Friday, October 20th at Save The Great South Bay’s quarterly Speaker Series, Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences gave his 4th annual State of the Bay presentation, this year including all of the...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Sep 20, 2022 | Bay Friendly Yards, Education, Fixing Habitats
Invasive plants are taking over Long Island. Not only do they not support local wildlife, but they also “choke out” our necessary native flora. As invasive species are allowed to spread, our biodiversity takes a toll. Climbing plants such as wisteria and English ivy...
by Rachel Perez | Jul 18, 2022 | Bay Friendly Yards, Education, Fixing Habitats
It is common knowledge that nitrogen is public enemy #1 when it comes to the Great South Bay. Stormwater runoff is a source of nitrogen pollution. As part of Save The Great South Bay’s Bay Friendly Yards initiative, we welcome guest blogger Rachel Perez who...
