Peconic Baykeeper is a non-profit organization that works to protect and sustain the South Shore and Peconic Bays of Long Island. We accomplish this by working to improve water quality and productivity in these ecosystems, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between our bays and our communities.

Peconic Baykeeper is pleased to announce the release of BAYWATCH 2007: Focus on Stormwater Runoff Pollution. Read how you can get involved in protecting our local waters.

Mosquito Control Update:

Read about Peconic Baykeeper's response to Suffolk County's recently announced new mosquito control plan, which would carve ponds out of the middle of wetlands, in the Suffolk Times.

Update on Saving the Forge River:

While patrolling the South Shore Bays last June, Baykeeper Kevin McAllister ventured up the Forge River and happened upon an ecosystem in distress: dead killifish and crabs floating at the surface, a foul odor in the air, and a grayish plume extending from the eastern bank of the river. Click here to learn more about efforts to save the Forge River and what you can do to help.

Read the New York Times piece on the Forge River and an article in the Press of Manorville and Moriches about recent efforts to save the Forge.

Clean Boating Tips and Great South Bay Pumpout Locations:

Click here to view the listing of Great South Bay Pumpout Locations as well as clean boating tips. For a laminated card version of this information, please call Peconic Baykeeper at 631-653-4804.