Protecting & Restoring Long Island's Peconic Bays

Leave No Trace

Keep these simple rules in mind to get the most out of your visit to the Peconic Estuary and leave a positive impact on this beautiful place! Environmentally-friendly tourism, travel, and boating tips.

Kayakers paddling on the Peconic River.

Wherever you travel please be mindful of the environmental and historic value of the places you visit. Please clean up after yourself when visiting any of the outdoor recreation sites in the estuary, dispose of any garbage or pet waste properly, and respect the wildlife and people who live in the watershed.

Ecotourism: is responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.

How to be an Environmentally-Friendly Tourist

Environmentally-Friendly Travel to the Peconic Estuary

Peconic-Friendly Boating

Click here to find out ways to Explore the Peconic

Long Island Travel and Attraction Guides

The Suffolk County Travel Guide

Discover Long Island

And check out our Simple Ways to Protect the Peconic Estuary brochure.

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