State of the Bays | Stony Brook Southampton

What’s happening in our waters and what we can do about it

Friday, April 24, 7 pm
The Avram Theater, Stony Brook Southampton

The State of the Bays Symposium, presented by the Gobler Lab at Stony Brook Southampton, is an annual event that
brings together leading scientists, local leaders, and community members to better
understand the health of our coastal waters. It will highlight recent water quality
and public health threats in coastal waters while also identifying innovative solutions
to these complex problems.

This year’s message is clear: We are out of time to wait, but not out of solutions.

The State of the Bays will be delivered by Christopher J. Gobler, SUNY Distinguished
Professor and Endowed Chair of Coastal Ecology and Conservation at Stony Brook University’s
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and director of the New York State Center
for Clean Water Technology. The event is free and open to the public.

Register Now!

Why You Should Attend

If you live, work, or spend time on Long Island or care about the future of our coastal
communities, this event will give you a clear, science-based understanding of what’s
happening right now. 

You’ll hear directly from experts about:

• Record-breaking harmful algal blooms and their impact on water safety
• Rising low oxygen “dead zones” affecting marine life
• New risks to public health, including bacteria like Vibrio vulnificus
• The growing role of microplastics in water pollution

 Just as important, you’ll learn what’s being done and what you can do. 

Real Solutions, Available Now

This year’s symposium goes beyond the problem to focus on action:

• Proven advanced wastewater treatment systems that dramatically reduce pollution
• Public funding programs that can cover up to 100 percent of upgrade costs
• New in water technologies designed to improve water quality and combat harmful algal
  blooms

 These are not distant ideas. They are solutions already being implemented in our region.

Who Should Come

This event is open to everyone:

• Residents and community members
• Local officials and civic leaders
• Environmental advocates
• Students and educators

No scientific background is needed, just an interest in protecting the waters that
define our region.

The health of our bays affects everything from public health to local economies to
the natural beauty of the East End.

Join the conversation. Be part of the solution.

Reserve Your Spot

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Register Now!

 Spots are limited. Early registration is encouraged.