Nationwide “Toast The Coast” For National Estuaries Day

The Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) is encouraging East End residents to participate in the nationwide “Toast the Coast” in honor of the 25th annual National Estuaries Day on Saturday, September 28. PEP believes the toast is a great way for Long Islanders to show appreciation and support for healthy rivers, bays and estuaries which are an integral aspect of Long Island.

“Whether you are raising a glass of fresh water straight from your kitchen tap, or a glass of beer from one of Long Island’s many microbreweries, if it was made on Long Island it relies on keeping our water resources clean and healthy,” noted Alison Branco, Director of the PEP.

Snap a photo of the coast (preferably with the bay in the background) anytime on or before Saturday, September 28 and use #ToastTheCoast and #PeconicEstuaryProgram on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Make sure you submit the photos to Peconic Estuary Program’s Facebook page because the photo with the most likes by Monday, September 30, will win a prize.

Peconic Estuary Program is part of 28 National Estuary Programs (NEP) working to better and repair the nation’s most important estuaries, including the Peconic estuary located between the North Fork and South Fork.

For more information visit www.peconicestuary.org.