Great South Bay Oyster Project
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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
Newsday LTE: The Fear of Flooding From the Breach at The Old Inlet Is Overblown
The Fear of Flooding From the Breach at The Old Inlet Is Overblown Nice LTE on the topic of flooding and the breach at The Old Inlet in Newsday.
The Breach At the Old Inlet Shrinks — Has Narrowed 38% Since Monday
Now that the storms of winter and the flooding has subsided some, The Breach at The Old Inlet is doing what these breaches are supposed to do -- narrow and shoal up as we head into the warmer months. Notice too how clean and beautiful the water is around it.
What Would Really Help Those Being Flooded Out on The South Shore
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, at his announcement today that he was in favor of closing the breach, was unable to name JUST one scientist he spoke with who supported his view. So the question is 'Do you want science driving policy, or politicians?' There is...
The Breach at the Old Inlet 3-09-13, A Clip By Michael Busch
Can We Bring Oysters Back To The Great South Bay?
Could oysters be returned to The Great South Bay?   If it could be done, it would have two chief benefits:  The oysters would help to filter and clean the bay water.  One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons a day.   Second, Blue Point oysters could again be...
Seals at the New Inlet
Here's a shot of a seal swimming in The New Inlet, Fire Island, NY.  Fresh clean water -- along with the fish that seals feed on -- are flowing into The Great South Bay from the ocean, and the Eastern part of The Great South Bay is being flushed and cleaned as...