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 classrooms. Educating the next generation of environmental stewards is a core part of our mission, and it was inspiring to connect students to the real-world science behind protecting our Bay.
The West Islip community has been a steadfast partner—supporting not only our Oyster Project, but also our Creek Defender program and advocacy efforts for the DZUZ Fastener Co. remediation. Their engagement shows a deep understanding of how local action on land directly impacts water quality in the Bay.
Students truly went above and beyond, presenting us with a $670 donation raised in support of our programs. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity, leadership, and commitment to protecting the Great South Bay.
This is what stewardship looks like: learning, taking action, and standing up for the places we love. 🌊🦪
Good afternoon,
I am writing as the Environmental Club Advisor at Deer Park High School. I just recently read the article regarding your involvement in presenting at West Islip High School last year, and wanted to know if this is something you would consider doing for us here at Deer Park! One of the club’s student leaders had a presentation this week regarding the Save the Great South Bay Project and it really invigorated members to learn more about their local environment which is one of the founding principles and goals of our club. Although I know time is limited before the school year is ending for us – we are about to enter our last quarter of the year, I would love to know if this would be possible. I look forward to hearing from you or hearing about ways I could help our students become more involved!