Great South Bay Oyster Project
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Habitat Restoration
Habitat Restoration
We advocate for healing the creeks that feed our bay, for bay-friendly yards, for helping to return a shellfishing industry to the Great South Bay, and for the deployment of modern wastewater treatment technologies to address the problems caused by 500,000 cesspools and septic tanks, as well as the 197 large scale septic systems in malls, apartment complexes and locally.
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Lend a hand! Join our Oyster Project Team and help revive The Great South Bay.
Partnering With Oyster Growers
Of course, nothing happens without cleaner water. That is why getting rid of our cesspools and septic tanks, healing our creeks, tackling runoff, and practicing natural lawn care is so important.
Please contact us with any suggestions you may have. You can also donate our efforts. We want to apply the latest techniques in aquaculture to revitalize our bay, our economy and our local culture.
We advocate for healing the creeks that feed our bay, for bay-friendly yards, for helping to return a shell fishing industry to the Great South Bay, and for the deployment of modern wastewater treatment technologies to address the problems caused by 500,000 cesspools and septic tanks, as well as the 197 large scale septic systems in malls, apartment complexes and locally.
Where You Can Get Fresh, Long Island Blue Point Oysters
- Neguntatogue Oysters (Lindenhurst) – call or text Keith & Nicole at 631-275-8046
- Blue Island Oysters (Sayville)- Call Chris at (631) 563-1330 for availability
- Maris Stella Oysters (Captree) – call or text Sixto at 516-939-5545
- Little A’s (Bay Shore) – call or text Michael at 917-526-1900
- Red Tiger (West Islip) – call or text Lou at 646-228-6273
The Making Of An Oyster Sanctuary
Site Evaluation
Establishing the Sanctuary
Enhancing and Measuring for Success
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Recent Progress On Habitat Restoration
Oyster Ball 2025: Thank You for Making Waves!
We’re still riding high from the incredible evening that was the Oyster Ball 2025! Our Board President, Todd Shaw, shared his excitement about the event, stating: “I am so proud of the success of our Second Annual Oyster Ball!” This year’s celebration was not only a...
Statement Regarding Island Hills/Sayville
A recent comment in support of the Island Hills development in Sayville was made by an individual board member of Save The Great South Bay in their capacity as a private resident of the Town of Islip. The individual emphatically indicated that she was speaking solely...
Learn About Our Oyster Gardens: Volunteer Written Summary
On Monday June 30th, volunteers from the Brightwaters and Bay Shore communities, along with Save the Great South Bay (a local non-profit whose mission is to revitalize and restore the health of the bay) and the Cornell Cooperative Extension, met at Walker Beach to...
Fixing the Flow: How Sewers and I/A Systems Are Protecting Long Island’s South Shore
Long Island’s South Shore — with its working waterfronts, salt marshes, and scenic bays — is under threat. The culprit? Nitrogen pollution. Fueled by outdated septic systems and cesspools, this pollution degrades water quality, fuels harmful algal blooms, and disrupts...
Toxic Legacy in West Islip: DZUS Cleanup Meeting Set for July 16
For decades, residents of West Islip have lived in the shadow of industrial pollution flowing from the former DZUS Fastener Company site on Union Boulevard. Heavy metals like cadmium and chromium — both known to cause cancer and other serious health issues — have...
Launching the 2025 South Shore Bays Monitoring Program
The 2025 South Shore Bays Monitoring Program: Science Driving Stewardship The health of our bays tells the story of our communities. For generations, Long Island’s South Shore estuaries have supported vibrant ecosystems, local fisheries, and a way of life deeply...