Peconic Baykeeper Partners With Southampton Wastewater Company To Save the Bay - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

News / Southampton Press / Environment / Neighborhood / 1713970

Peconic Baykeeper Partners With Southampton Wastewater Company To Save the Bay

icon 4 Photos
Peter Topping, the Peconic Baykeeper, and the oyster nursery

Peter Topping, the Peconic Baykeeper, and the oyster nursery

The AWS and Peconic Baykeeper teams readying the nursery in Cold Spring Pond.

The AWS and Peconic Baykeeper teams readying the nursery in Cold Spring Pond. Courtesy of Advanced Wastewater Solutions

Members of the AWS staff adding oysters to the nursery

Members of the AWS staff adding oysters to the nursery Courtesy of Advanced Wastewater Solutions

Pete Topping, the Peconic Baykeeper

Pete Topping, the Peconic Baykeeper Courtesy of Advanced Wastewater Solutions

authorAlec Giufurta on Jul 21, 2020
Peter Topping, the Peconic Baykeeper, has watched the Peconic Estuary’s condition deteriorate throughout his life. Now, with funding from a Southampton business and a few-thousand oysters, he hopes to right... more

You May Also Like:

Local Women Working in Marine Science Fields Discuss Importance of Sharing Resources at Symposium Hosted at Stony Brook Southampton

“When you ask someone to draw a picture of a scientist, it used to be ... 20 Nov 2024 by Cailin Riley

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Outdated Water Main in Westhampton Beach

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently replaced approximately 600 feet of outdated cast iron water ... 19 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer

The Retreat Collects Gift Cards To Help Make Families' Holidays Brighter

When donors support The Retreat’s Adopt-a-Family giving program, they are making a family’s holiday brighter. ... 18 Nov 2024 by Elizabeth Vespe

Nonprofit Leaders Discuss Challenges and New Ways Forward at Express Sessions Event

Leaders from seven of the East End’s nonprofit organizations — all of them women — ... 13 Nov 2024 by Cailin Riley

Quogue Library Will Host Art Sale Fundraiser

For those looking for ways to support their local library and local artists, and to buy unique and memorable holiday gifts for friends and family, there is good news from the Quogue Library. The Quogue Library will host its 2024 Holiday Fundraiser on Friday, November 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Quogue Library Art Committee is leading the fundraiser, hosting a sale of unsigned paintings and photos from close to 100 local artists and photographers. Many of the artists and photographers whose works will be offered for sale have been featured at the Gallery at Quogue Library in the ... by Cailin Riley

Disabled Eastport Woman Wins Empowerment Grant, Will Use Funds To Purchase Beach Wheelchair for Public Use in Bellport

Listening to Allison Hallock speak about the beach is like being there with her. She ... 12 Nov 2024 by Michelle Trauring

Immigrant Advocacy Group Centro Corazón de Maria Names New Executive Director

Leydy Renteria-Merced knows what it’s like to be a newcomer, knows about the struggle of ... by Cailin Riley

PHOTOS: Hampton Bays American Legion Dedicates New Atrium

Hampton Bays American Legion Hand Aldrich Post 924 not only celebrated veterans on Monday, but ... 11 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer

Community Members and Leaders On Hand To Kick Off Rogers Memorial Library Revitalization Campaign on Saturday Afternoon

During a few brief remarks to the community members gathered around the crackling indoor fireplace ... by Cailin Riley

Quogue Library Exhibition Will Focus on Early Paintings of Allan Bridge, Artist Who Created 'The Apology Line'

When Allan Bridge started “The Apology Line” in 1980, he had no way of knowing ... by Cailin Riley