In 2018 we launched our community-based septic improvement program as an action item for our Net Nitrogen Reduction policy. Outdated cesspools and septic systems are…
With our Green Marina’s program, learn how copper-free paint is an effective and environmentally friendly option. Help protect our environment by implementing these simple tips…
Peconic Baykeeper is a proud member of the Eastern Long Island chapter of the Blue Water Task Force, a volunteer-run water quality monitoring and testing…
Long Island’s native alewife and river herring are diadromous, meaning they live in both salt and freshwater throughout their life cycles. Each spring, these fish…
Protecting our water is a community effort. Peconic Baykeeper works with local groups to educate the public about our local ecosystems, the importance of water…
Photo by NYSDEC As part of a collaborative study with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Peconic Baykeeper (PBK) set…
Nitrogen pollution has been an ongoing problem in our surface waters over the past few years. High nitrogen levels can lead to algae blooms, brown…
