“Helping Nature Heal Itself”

Mission Statement

REACH is a Rotary club located in Huntington, NY dedicated to service projects based on environmental sustainability with a primary focus on improving water quality, restoring habitat and supporting aquaculture by reintroducing keystone indigenous species to local embayments.

Oysters • Sugar Kelp • Native Plants • Half Shells

Partners

REACH – Environmental Action Coalition of Huntington is a public/private partnership between the Town of Huntington, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Marine Program and local Rotary Clubs. Our projects are designed to benefit bathers, boaters and baymen not only in Huntington, but throughout Long Island.

Projects

Our work continues throughout the year focusing on three initiatives.

Spat-On-Shell

Growing spat-on-shell oyster during the summer to create a network of spawner sanctuaries in closed waters.

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Sugar Kelp

Cultivating sugar kelp during the winter in Town embayments to reduce excess nitrogen and other impurities, with various end-uses yet to be determined.

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Half-Shells

Collecting half-shells of clam and oyster year-round to be recycled and cured in Huntington, ultimately for use as substrate for spat-on-shell production at the CCE Marine hatchery in Southold.

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Get Involved

Be part of a dedicated group of citizen scientists who are determined to make a positive impact on our local environment. We gather bi-weekly on Saturday mornings from late June to early September. Work shifts start at 9am and last about ONE HOUR. Join us on the Nursery Docks at Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington or Woodbine Marina in Northport Village.

IMPROVE WATER QUALITY / RESTORE HABITAT / PROMOTE AQUACULTURE

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