Save The Great South Bay leads a range of programs that protect and restore the Bay from creek to coast. Our Creek Defender Program empowers volunteers to clean and care for the creeks that feed into the Bay, removing pollution and restoring habitat. Through the Great South Bay Oyster Project, we’re cultivating over 150,000 oysters annually in six community gardens, supporting water fi ltration and marine biodiversity across four sanctuary sites home to nearly a million restored oysters.
Our Water Quality Monitoring Program collects vital data from South Shore tributaries to inform our forthcoming South Shore Bays Report Card, a science-based tool to track ecological health. We also foster environmental literacy through engaging educational initiatives like our Speaker Series on climate change and
