Long Island is a glacial artifact, a hundred-mile ridge of sand and gravel dropped by the last ice sheet and shaped ever since by the Atlantic. Its eastern reaches split into two forks embracing the Peconic bays, and behind the beaches lie the Pine Barrens, a fire-dependent forest sitting atop the sole-source aquifer that every resident drinks from. Few places tie water, land, and survival together so plainly.
The organizations here defend the aquifer and the Pine Barrens above it, protect the Peconic estuary and its shellfish, and hold the line on the barrier beaches against both development and the rising sea. On an island, there is nowhere else to go, and the conservation here knows it.
Environmental Organizations in This Bioregion
20 organizations working across this landscape.
Accabonac Protection Committee
The Accabonac Protection Committee protects, enhances, & restores the ecological integrity of the Accabonac Harbor through water quality improvement and education an...
Amber Waves Farm
We host a farm apprenticeship in sustainable agriculture, teach food-based learning for children, grow food for our neighbors, and open our outdoor spaces.
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
ARF actively rescues cats and dogs, provides quality care and offers sanctuary until loving homes can be found.
Blue Island Oyster Foundation, Inc.
PROTECT LONG ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS & THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CEED - Center for Environmental Education and Discovery
CEED is a nature center where there is something fun for everyone!
Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc
Our work entails research and education regarding the marine mammals of the coastal ecosystems of Long Island, NY
Dawgpatch Bandits Inc.
Dawgpatch Bandits Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes outdoor recreation and fitness to support mental health.
FORCE BLUE
FORCE BLUE seeks to unite the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation for the betterment of both. FORCE BLUE is ...
Imagine Special Equestrians
Imagine Special Equestrians develops powerful connections between people and horses in a safe, judgment-free environment. Our mission is to provide quality equine-as...
Keep Islip Clean
Our mission is to empower, support and educate people to enhance the beauty of their community and health of the environment. We further this mission through the go...
Montauk Film Festival Inc
We are an Environmental Film Festival
New York Marine Rescue Center
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the mari
Peconic Land Trust
Since our inception, the nonprofit Peconic Land Trust has worked conscientiously with landowners, communities, municipalities, partner organizations, and donors, to...
Seatuck Environmental Association
Seatuck is dedicated to conserving Long Island wildlife and the environment. We pursue our mission by advocating for wildlife and advancing conservation projects, of...
Share the Harvest Farm
Share the Harvest Farm is a nonprofit, community-driven farm dedicated to fighting food insecurity through sustainable, organic agriculture.
Shinnecock Bay Restoration Program
The Shinnecock Bay Restoration Program (ShiRP) is a Stony Brook University initiative created in 2012 to combat the deterioration of western Shinnecock Bay through r...
Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island
An Eastern Long Island focused recreation and coastal conservation non-profit.
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce Inc
The Sayville Food Pantry is a non-profit whose mission is to provide food and other services with respect and dignity. To people in need living in the villages of Sa...