by Ava Herrera | Dec 23, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
Last week, New York State took a major step forward in marine conservation when Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act into law. The legislation establishes a three-year transition period that will phase out the harvesting of horseshoe crabs...
by Ava Herrera | Dec 19, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
Protecting the Great South Bay starts with education—and this visit was a powerful reminder of why that matters. Thank you to West Islip High School and science teacher Brian Haldenwang for welcoming Andy and Ava from the Great South Bay Oyster Project into your...
by Ava Herrera | Dec 19, 2025 | Fixing Habitats
Long Island’s identity is deeply connected to the water—and a new initiative is helping protect it. The New York Islanders have launched Protect Our Shores, a sustainability platform dedicated to restoring local waterways, shorelines, and marine ecosystems across...
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 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...
