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A Local Moratorium on Pesticides and Fertilizers in Sayville

A Local Moratorium on Pesticides and Fertilizers in Sayville

by Marshall Brown | Nov 23, 2015 | Education, Fixing Habitats

The effort to reach the 16,000 people who call Sayville home has begun.    Last week on a visit to a favorite local restaurant, The Cull House, I spoke with John Casey, the longtime owner about the local moratorium we are seeking to put in place around pesticides and...
Can Sayville Save The Great South Bay?  It Starts With a Moratorium On Pesticides and Non-Organic Fertilizers

Can Sayville Save The Great South Bay? It Starts With a Moratorium On Pesticides and Non-Organic Fertilizers

by Marshall Brown | Oct 28, 2015 | Fixing Habitats

Can one South Shore village help to save The Great South Bay, or at least their little corner of it?    Sayville High School’s Freshman Class has forced this question.   They decided to adopt The Great South Bay as the non-profit they would support this year.  ...
Sayville High School’s Freshman Class Chooses To Support “Save The Great South Bay”

Sayville High School’s Freshman Class Chooses To Support “Save The Great South Bay”

by Marshall Brown | Oct 5, 2015 | Education, Fixing Habitats

Each year, each grade at Sayville High School chooses a cause or a non-profit to support.   This year, the Freshmen of Sayville High School chose “Save The Great South Bay” as their non-profit.    It was Doug Shaw, who teaches English at The High School...
What Can I Do To Save The Great South Bay and All Long Island’s Waters?

What Can I Do To Save The Great South Bay and All Long Island’s Waters?

by Marshall Brown | Aug 11, 2015 | Cleaner Water, Education, Fixing Habitats

In the wake of our 3rd Annual Bash this last Friday, a number have been asking “How can I help? How can I volunteer?”  It’s an important question.   As we approach 2300 in our Facebook Group, we are at the point where we can really begin to shape the...
Contact Your New York State Senators And Assemblymen Immediately — They Must Pass The Long Island Water Quality Control Act

Contact Your New York State Senators And Assemblymen Immediately — They Must Pass The Long Island Water Quality Control Act

by Marshall Brown | Jun 18, 2014 | Fixing Habitats

The State Legislature is only in session for one more day up in Albany.    There is only a day left to bring to the floor (and pass!)  The  Long Island Water Quality Control Act A.9788A/S.7804.    The future of Long Island’s bays, rivers and ponds depend on...
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