2024
April 30, 2024
Downtown Riverhead Peconic River
Managed by Peconic Baykeeper
Since 2024
In New York, US
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Welcome to Project R.I.S.E., Peconic Baykeeper’s community science initiative to document long-term climate impacts and coastal change in the Peconic Estuary Watershed. Please help support this project by submitting your photos each time you visit this site!
Historic downtown Riverhead is located on the Peconic River This site overlooks the end of the river before it makes its way out to the Peconic Bay. This estuary ecosystem is home to many different species, including waterfowl, migratory birds, fish, and aquatic invertebrates. This is also a bustling downtown area with restaurants and other attractions.
About Peconic Baykeeper
Peconic Baykeeper is a not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to protecting and restoring Long Island's drinkable, swimmable, and fishable waters. Established in 1998 as Long Island's clean water advocate, Peconic Baykeeper uses science, education, and law to defend critical watersheds from the tips of the Twin Forks through the Great South Bay.
Project R.I.S.E. (Recording Inundation Surrounding the Estuary), is Peconic Baykeeper's community science and outreach initiative to help document long-term climate impacts and coastal change in the Peconic Estuary Watershed. This is one of fifteen current sites selected for this project with funding support from the Peconic Estuary Partnership. Learn more about Project RISE and our other programs here!
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