Baywatch 2006 Report

We're excited to announce the inagural release of the Baywatch 2006 Report, made possible by they generous support of GRACE, Global Resource Action Center for the Environment, www.gracelinks.org. Baywatch evaluates the ecological health of the Peconic and South Shore Estuaries of Long Island. Examining bay health indicators such as water quality, living resources, and habitat, this report establishes quantitative standards by which to measure the health of the Peconic and South Shore Estuaries, year to year. Baywatch 2006 is user-friendly and has been widely distributed throughout Long Island.

Baywatch is an advocacy and educational tool to demonstrate the ongoing effect of development and pollution on the ecologically sensitive aquatic environment of Long Island . We feel strongly that there is a need to develop a standard by which to understand and monitor the ever-changing state of our bays, particularly given the rapid development of much of Long Island . Understanding the health of the estuaries and the threats facing them are prerequisites for effective community involvement in their protection.

Our goal is to provide an informative and accessible means of educating the public about the historic trends and present the condition of our waters, while giving government, non-profit organizations, schools, and research groups a better understanding of the changes that take place within the estuaries. Over time, the Baywatch reports will enable us to identify threats to water quality, living resources, and habitat, helping us to be more effective advocates.

Download the Baywatch_2006.pdf