Long Island invented the suburban lawn. Fields of green with ornamental bushes brought in from all over the world. All manner of care was required — watering, fertilizing, pesticides — so that these exotics and plants from other climates could survive...
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...
Eelgrass is an essential component of the Great South Bay’s ecosystem. Over the past decades it has been decimated due in part to Harmful Algal Blooms triggered by nitrogen pollution. Native Long Islander, Robert Vasiluth, has created a new methodology for...
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...
For many, good government describes a system that extends personal liberties. Others see good government as creating economic opportunity, a system that creates the conditions that support personal prosperity But what about government that protects property? What...
It was all hands on deck on Sunday, May 15th, in Oakdale! Sixty volunteers and eight organizations joined together for the Great Oakdale clean-up! We came together out of our love for the community and for the Great South Bay. Of particular concern was an illegal...
