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Speaker Series: The Making of An Oyster Sanctuary

Speaker Series: The Making of An Oyster Sanctuary

by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Jan 24, 2022

Join us as we explore the making of an oyster sanctuary from start to success (and everything in between) in this three-part Speaker Series. The Making of an Oyster Sanctuary Friday, February 11 | 8 am – 10 AM – Evaluating Potential Sites Friday, February...
Emergency Closures in GSB

Emergency Closures in GSB

by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Oct 23, 2020 | Cleaner Water, Education, Fishing and Boating, Lawn Fertilizer, Nitrogen Pollution, Pesticides, Pollution, Septic Tanks, Water Quality

Heads up Great South Bay diggers. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has just announced the emergency expansion of closed/uncertified waters in the Great South Bay due to poor water quality in certain areas. In total, another 600 acres of Bay bottom have...
Day In The Life of Fire Island

Day In The Life of Fire Island

by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Oct 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Education, Water Quality

Educating the next generation of local stewards on the health of the Bay is critical to protecting and preserving it for the future. That’s starts with passionate teachers showing students (in person, hands in the water, feet in the dirt) what lives in our...
Engineer Approved Drainage Plans Threaten Sensitive Natural Habitat  In Long Island’s North Fork

Engineer Approved Drainage Plans Threaten Sensitive Natural Habitat In Long Island’s North Fork

by Frank Piccininni | Jun 25, 2018 | Advocacy

Granted, this is not about The Great South Bay.   But what is about to happen unless we stop it has to trouble anyone who cares about Long Island’s environment.   Are those entrusted to oversee and protect our public assets — our parks, our wild places,...
Ocean Frontiers III – Film & Panel at Farmingdale State College

Ocean Frontiers III – Film & Panel at Farmingdale State College

by Marshall Brown | Nov 6, 2017

Join us for a special screening of Ocean Frontiers III. This hopeful film explores the challenges at the heart of ocean conservation and development, presenting solutions from a range of people who are leading the way to a healthy and sustainable ocean future....
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