On this episode of Water Matters, documentary filmmaker Alan Honick & Dr. Kristin Perret discuss how prosocial interventions can help communities come to a …

STGSB Podcast Episode 6: Sewer Czar

Jan 17th, 2020 13m 12s

Suffolk County and New York State recognize the pressing need to address significant nitrogen levels in our local waterways and groundwater caused in part by underground septic tanks. On this episode of Water Matters, Marshall Brown talks with

STGSB Podcast Episode 5: Methoprene & Emerging Contaminants

Dec 17th, 2019 1h 14m

Emerging contaminants, such as 1,4-dioxane, were a hot topic in 2019 and sure to continue to be well into the future. Learn more about them as well as the toxic effects of methoprene, the mosquito pesticide, on our marshlands in this Save The G

STGSB Podcast Episode 4: Native Planting with Matt Gettinger

Dec 17th, 2019 10m 5s

Go native! In this episode of Water Matters, we are joined by Matt Gettinger of Long Island Natives. As one of the most comprehensive native plant producers in New York, LI Natives is dedicated to growing a wide variety of native species repres

STGSB Podcast Episode 3: Shellfish and the Revitalization of the Great South Bay

Dec 16th, 2019 1h 15m

If one oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, how would one billion oysters affect water quality? Listen in as our distinguished panel discusses the economic and environmental potential of returning shellfish to the Bay during our S

STGSB Podcast Episode 2: The Challenges of Sustainable Development

Dec 6th, 2019 16m 30s

Commercial developers and environmentalists may not seem likely bedfellows but surprisingly there is much common ground when it comes to sustainable development. Listen in to our recent conversation with real estate developer Anthony Bartone of

STGSB Podcast Episode 1: Water Quality Task Force

Nov 19th, 2019 5m 32s

Listen to Episode 1 of the podcast featuring Frank Piccininni speaking to the Assembly Minority Conference's Water Quality Task Force about funding and native plantings.

Sayville Creek Defenders — Braving The Elements

Aug 20th, 2018

On Saturday, August 4th, the Sayville Creek Defenders, culled mostly from the membership of The Greater Sayville Civic Association, as led by James Bertsch and Christine Sarni, The Sayville Historical Society, The Sayville Garden Club, The Vill

Water Quality in The Great South Bay

Aug 14th, 2018

The Great South Bay’s main issue is water quality. What’s polluting it? Scientists claim that 69% of the excess nitrogen in the bay is from septic systems, but then there is also runoff to consider -- from lawns and roads, through storm drain

A Trip To Blue Island Oyster Farm

Jul 4th, 2018

While Blue Island Oysters has its hatchery in West Sayville, its oyster farm is off Captree. And last Friday was my day to visit.CaptreeIn 2000, Chris Quartuccio acquired a former bait shack and the lease for a surrounding six acres, and

By The Rivers Of Babylon

Nov 26th, 2017

On Earth Day, April 22nd, Save The Great South Bay launched The Creek Defender Program in Babylon on Carll's River. Working with The Village:The Village of BabylonBabylon High School and the Elementary School, the PTA and the parents,St

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