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Eelgrass: Reviving Our Coastal Treasure: The Southampton Town Trustees & Eelgrass Restoration
The coastal communities of Southampton Township have long been intertwined with the health of their bays. For generations, the local bays and shorelines have not only been a source of livelihood but a cherished natural resource. However, there is one critical component of the bay ecosystem that has been in decline: eelgrass. In this blog, we will explore the importance of eelgrass in our local bays, the decline it has faced, and how the Southampton Town Trustees, in collabora

Matt Parsons
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Building Resilience: The Power of Living Bulkheads and Oyster Bed Restoration
Our coastal ecosystems are under constant threat from rising sea levels, erosion, and habitat loss. However, innovative solutions are emerging to address these challenges while also benefiting local biodiversity and water quality. One such solution is the creation of living bulkheads, which involve outfitting old bulkheads with specialized concrete structures that allow for the growth of oyster beds along the coastline. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of living

Matt Parsons
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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