by Michael Beckerich | Mar 4, 2020 | Cleaner Water, Pollution, Toxic Plumes
At the risk of having some fun with a serious subject… the recent town hall style meeting hosted at the Nassau County Bar Association reminded me of the movie “Jaws” when Amity residents and politicians finally admitted they have a problem. New...
by Howard Ryan | Mar 30, 2019 | Creek Defender, Fixing Habitats, Pollution
New York State lawmakers have agreed to impose a statewide ban on most types of single-use plastic bags from retail sales, changing a way of life for millions of New Yorkers as legislators seek to curb an unsightly and omnipresent source of litter. The plan, proposed...
by Howard Ryan | Jul 28, 2018 | Advocacy, Education, Featured, Nitrogen Pollution, Septic Tanks
I stumbled on this GEM of a Video produced by Newsday in the 60’s. A time where fish and clams and oysters were so abundant and delicious with The Great South Bay being one of the most pure and pristine waterways anywhere in the world. The video shows how a...
by Howard Ryan | Jun 26, 2018 | Advocacy, Algal Blooms, Bioat Sewage, Boat Sewage, Cleaner Water, Education, Featured, Fishing and Boating, Fixing Habitats, Hurricane Sandy, Lawn Fertilizer, News, Nitrogen Pollution, Pesticides, Pollution, Save Raitan Bay, Septic Tanks, Shellfish, Toxic Plumes
Facts: 2018 Cuomo Priority: Full PCB Clean Up of the Hudson River Cuomo Announces $10.4 Mil to Clean LI’s Waters With Shellfish A New Start for New Jersey on Water Pollution & Flooding Both New York and New Jersey have witnessed some great recent State level...
by Howard Ryan | Jun 19, 2018 | Boat Sewage, Cleaner Water, Education, Featured, Fishing and Boating, Fixing Habitats, Pollution
Pumping out sewage from boats might not be appealing but is obviously necessary if lavatory facilities are utilized onboard. The proper use of pumpout stations is vital to keep boats and harbors clean and fresh. Dumping of sewage by recreational boaters is suspected,...
by Howard Ryan | Jun 18, 2018 | Advocacy, Cleaner Water, Education, Featured, Fishing and Boating, Fixing Habitats, Pollution, Septic Tanks
Before founding Save The Great South Bay, in 1999 I married and moved to Northern New Jersey. Having been a lifelong Long Islander and a huge Great South Bay fan I was immediately immersed in the New Jersey Raritan Bay for striper fishing, my favorite hobby. In...
