Guardians of the Waters: Long Island's Waterkeepers
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 AM
The View, Oakdale

Join Save The Great South Bay for a regional conversation featuring the Waterkeepers who serve as independent guardians of Long Island’s waterways. We will formally welcome Andy Mirchel as the newly appointed Long Island South Shore Waterkeeper, protecting the South Shore from Eastern Great South Bay to Jamaica Bay as a full-time advocate for clean, swimmable, and fishable waters.

Andy will be joined by fellow Waterkeepers from across Long Island, united through the Waterkeeper Alliance — a global network of more than 300 advocates working to safeguard our bays, estuaries, and coastal communities.

This special Speaker Series brings together:

Bill Lucey — Long Island Soundkeeper
Allison Rugila, PhD - Associate Soundkeeper
Pete Topping — Peconic Baykeeper
Greg Remaud — President, NY/NJ Baykeeper
Andy Mirchel — Long Island South Shore Waterkeeper - New!

Moderated by the Long Island Association, this discussion will explore the biggest threats facing our waters — from nitrogen pollution and aging infrastructure to climate change — and what must happen next.

Whether you care about shellfish, clean beaches, drinking water, economic resilience, or environmental justice, this conversation affects you.

Reserve your seat and be part of the movement protecting our waters.

Sponsored by Lessing's Hospitality Group

Agenda

9:00-9:30 am Registration & networking over Continental Breakfast
9:30-9:35 am Opening remarks - Todd J. Shaw, President
9:35-9:40 am Welcome remarks - Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director
9:40-10:45 am Panel Discussion moderated by Long Island Association
10:45-10:55 am Audience Q&A
11:00 am Conference closes

Guardians of the Water: Long Island's Waterkeepers

By Save the Great South Bay

Guardians of the Water: Long Island's Waterkeepers

Proud Members of Waterkeeper Alliance