Launched in the Summer of 2020 with the generous support of our clean water partners at Advanced Wastewater Solutions (AWS), the Community Oyster Restoration Program…
As a proud member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, Peconic Baykeeper maintains an active presence as your “Eyes and Ears” on the water. Using our 18’…
Kevin Collecting Water Samples at Tiana Bay, Hampton Bays Peconic Baykeeper is a proud partner in the Eastern Long Island chapter…
Protecting our water is a community effort and education key to inspiring the next generation of clean water stewards. Peconic Baykeeper works with local groups…
In 2018 we launched our Commercial Oyster Aquaculture Program in Great Peconic Bay. Utilizing “oyster grant” bottomland owned by Peconic Baykeeper, the program licenses 10,…
Long Island’s threatened native river herring (alewife) are diadromous, meaning they live in both salt and freshwater throughout their life cycles. Each spring, adult fish…
Peconic Baykeeper, in partnership with Cow Neck Farms, is pleased to announce the implementation of the Phase I pilot Septic Improvement Program as an action…
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…
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…
