NY/NJ Baykeeper

Background: NY/NJ Baykeeper is the citizen guardian of the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary. Founded in 1989 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, Baykeepers mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary - one of the most urban estuaries on Earth. Baykeeper stops polluters, champions public access, influences land use decisions, and restores habitat - benefiting the natural and human communities of our watershed and planning for a sustainable future. Programs: Baykeeper prides itself on pursuing a healthy, fishable, swimmable watershed through three core programs: the Clean Water Campaign, Conservation Program, and Oyster Restoration Program . The Clean Water Campaign is focused on advocacy and legal initiatives to improve water quality in the harbor. Baykeeper patrols waterways for pollution violations, operates pumpout boats, and connects people to waterways through ecocruises, kayak trips, and cleanups. Our Conservation Pr...