Stormwater runoff accounts for a large percentage of nitrogen in our local waterways which in turn triggers harmful brown tides in the Great South Bay. Managing stormwater runoff is not only one of the three essential elements of a Bay Friendly Yard but crucial to protecting the Bay. Join us on Saturday, March 13th at […]
Calling East Islip residents! Boy scouts, girl scouts, community civic organizations, school clubs - all are welcome as we partner up with Keep Islip Clean on Sunday, 03/14 from 9 AM - 12 PM to clean up in the gully that runs east of Country Village. This is an area is in desperate need of […]
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join Massapequa Creek Defender Tom Dempsey as he cleans up along the banks of the Massapequa Creek on Saturday, March 20 from 1-3 PM. All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy […]
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join Amityville Mayor Dennis Siry as he helps us clean up along Ketcham's Creek on Saturday, April 10 from 9 AM - 12 PM. All are welcome – scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, etc! Pick a buddy […]
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join West Islip Creek Defender Andy Mirchel as he teams up with Keep Islip Clean to keep the waters of the Sampwams Creek flowing by removing debris that is clogging and choking it. All are welcome – scouts, students, families, […]
The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join Blue Point Creek Defender Jason Borowski as he teams up with the Blue Point Civic Association to clean up along Blue Point's Namkee, Stillman and Corey Creeks by removing debris that is clogging and choking them. All are […]
On this episode of Water Matters, we are joined by Katherine Coughlin of The North Shore Land Alliance, with the support of The Nature Conservancy, to discuss how updating cesspools or septic systems can not only save homeowners money, but also help save the Great South Bay. Did you know that outdated septic systems are […]
Bay Shore - The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it. Join our Bay Shore Creek Defender Tom Kain as we clean up along the Penataquit Creek on Saturday, April 22th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All are welcome - scouts, students, families, local organizations, company teams, […]