Help Us Save The Great South Bay
For future generations
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for future generations!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that actively works to restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
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About Our Organization
defending our creeks
Our Creek Defenders help the 50 creeks flowing into the Great South Bay move freely by removing debris and monitoring invasive species.
restoring oyster habitat
Oysters eat murky water for lunch. The Great South Bay Oyster Project restores oysters and their natural filtration capabilities to the Bay.
Planting bay friendly
We are restoring habitat for local wildlife by putting back what was here long before we were through the Bay Friendly Yards program.
education and advocacy
We connect with the many stakeholders to spread the message that the Bay is but a symptom, it is the mainland which is sick.
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We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
It’s our bay, our heritage — and our legacy. We grew up clamming it, sailing it, swimming in it. Now our bay is sick, and we must heal it, for today and for the future!
Save The Great South Bay is a local 501(c)3 non-profit that advocates for and implements real solutions that will help restore the bay, and with that, strengthen our South Shore communities.
Happening Now
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...
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Welcoming Rae Paoletta to our Board of Directors
Save The Great South Bay is thrilled to welcome Rae Paoletta as the newest member of our Board of Directors. A Long Island native, lifelong environmentalist, and accomplished journalist, Rae brings a unique blend of community leadership, professional expertise, and...
Suffolk County Secures $20 Million to Replace Failing Septic Systems and Protect Waterways
Save The Great South Bay Applauds Major Step Toward Restoring Water Quality and Reducing Nitrogen Pollution Babylon, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in state funding this week to help homeowners replace outdated septic systems, with $20 million...
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...
Upcoming Events
Beach Clean Up With Lessings Hospitality
10/11/25 9am-11am Join Lessings Hospitality to clean up Gilgo Beach Sign Up Here: https://www.signup...
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amPatchogue Clean Up
We are hosting an incredible clean-up in Patchogue near the Gateway Plaza. We will update once we kn...
October 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amOakdale Clean Up
We are collaborating with Oakdale Civic Association and Rae Paoletta to host an incredible, 3-part c...
October 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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