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Peconic Baykeeper is a nonprofit solely dedicated to protecting and restoring Long Island's waters

11/03/2026

One of the most meaningful actions that we can take to protect our environment is by voting for representatives that will implement sound environmental policies. On this Election Day, please exercise your right to choose those candidates!
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10/28/2026

Our 2026 oyster crop if officially overwintered! We'll see these oysters again in the springtime but for now they will devour as much phytoplankton as they can building up their reserves for the wintertime while they slow their bodily functions down and close their shells up tight. While these beautiful bivalves get ready for winter at the bottom of the Peconic some of the more mature mollusks from this year are heading for spawner sanctuaries, where they will prepare for the winter and hopefully spawn next summer supporting the larger oyster population! More oyster updates to come stay tuned!

10/27/2026

This week’s bacteria monitoring results are in! Most sites tested low, 4 medium and one high. Please note that some sites were unable to be tested this week due to access or volunteer availability. Swipe to see results!
Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers and our partners Surfrider Eastern Long Island and Concerned Citizens Of Montauk 🧫🧪 🌊

What are we testing for?

Enterococcus bacteria, which indicates f***l pollution (human or animal waste) and other pathogens that can harm those using the water body for recreation. Enterococcus can come from many different sources and this test cannot identify a source.

For more information please visit https://peconicbaykeeper.org/programs/blue-water-task-force/

¡Ya están disponibles los resultados del BWTF de esta semana! Esta semana, 1 sitios han registrado niveles altos de bacterias enterococos y 4 sitios han registrado niveles medios.

Después de nadar, enjuágate siempre con agua dulce y recuerda consultar los últimos resultados del BWTF.

Gracias a todos nuestros dedicados voluntarios
y nuestros socios
Surfrider Eastern Long Island y Concerned Citizens Of Montauk 🧫🧪 🌊

¿Qué estamos analizando?

Bacterias enterococos, que indican contaminación f***l (desechos humanos o animales) y otros patógenos que pueden dañar a quienes usan la masa de agua para recreación. El enterococo puede provenir de muchas fuentes diferentes ye esta prueba no puede identificar una fuente.

10/13/2026

Tomorrow is our final oyster garden maintenance session! Join us for the last time in 2026 before we overwinter these growing bivalves for next season! Link in bio to register or email [email protected]

10/08/2026

We had a great time exploring the wonders of Shinnecock Bay yesterday afternoon with students from The Hayground School. Although we didn’t find any tropical drifters carried north by the Gulf Stream, we did find a beautiful lined seahorse. Always great to get kids out of the classroom to explore our amazing marine environments!

09/28/2026

Shellfish closures and potential water quality alert! As a result of heavy rainfall and road runoff from the weekend's storm, the NYSDEC has imposed temporary closures for many enclosed waterbodies that were currently open to harvest (orange on map). Widespread coastal flooding also creates additional hazards as pollutants from yards and flooded septic systems enter our waters. For those anxious to get in the water once the weather breaks, we recommend waiting another day or so and choosing areas that receive adequate tidal flushing such as our more open bay beaches. We WERE out this morning conducting bacteria monitoring at our regularly covered sites and expect to have those results later tomorrow. Stay safe!

For Shellfish Closures, Check out: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/shellfishing

09/22/2026

🚨Coastal flooding PSA! 🚨With a nor’easter forecasted for the region, now is the time to safely secure or remove vulnerable watercraft and other items from the shoreline. These storms often push water into our bays, elevating water levels significantly. Marking your watercraft with contact information is also a great idea in case it drifts away and to make sure that authorities know that your safety is accounted for!

09/17/2026

We had an awesome group out at the oyster garden a few weeks ago helping PBK transfer our growing oysters to different mesh bags at a lower stocking density giving these beautiful bivalves more room to grow! Big thank you to all who came out, helped, and learned about the oyster garden! When the growing season ends we’ll be seeding the oysters that are ready into spawner sanctuaries and over wintering the rest of the crop in deeper water! Check out the second slide to see the oyster seed back in June about the size of dry oatmeal vs the recent growth at the very end of August varying in size! Wanna volunteer with us? Email us at [email protected]

09/15/2026

This week’s bacteria monitoring results are in! Most sites tested low, with 5 sites testing medium and 4 testing high. After about 1.36 inches of rain over the weekend elevated results were expected. Swipe to see results!
Thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers and our partners Surfrider Eastern Long Island and Concerned Citizens Of Montauk 🧫🧪 🌊

What are we testing for?

Enterococcus bacteria, which indicates f***l pollution (human or animal waste) and other pathogens that can harm those using the water body for recreation. Enterococcus can come from many different sources and this test cannot identify a source.

For more information please visit https://peconicbaykeeper.org/programs/blue-water-task-force/

¡Ya están disponibles los resultados del BWTF de esta semana! Esta semana, 4 sitios han registrado niveles altos de bacterias enterococos y 5 sitios han registrado niveles medios.

Después de nadar, enjuágate siempre con agua dulce y recuerda consultar los últimos resultados del BWTF.

Gracias a todos nuestros dedicados voluntarios
y nuestros socios
Surfrider Eastern Long Island y Concerned Citizens Of Montauk 🧫🧪 🌊

¿Qué estamos analizando?

Bacterias enterococos, que indican contaminación f***l (desechos humanos o animales) y otros patógenos que pueden dañar a quienes usan la masa de agua para recreación. El enterococo puede provenir de muchas fuentes diferentes ye esta prueba no puede identificar una fuente

08/21/2026

‼️Emergency shellfish closures due to rainfall!! Many creeks and tributaries are closed across all 5 East End towns! ‼️
Explore more at the link below!
https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/shellfishing/temporary-closures

Address

167 Red Creek Road
Hampton Bays, NY
11946

Telephone

+16316534804

Website

https://linktr.ee/peconicbaykeeper

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