named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bioswale Installation and Stewardship
Installs and maintains bioswales throughout Southampton Village to capture stormwater and filter pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus before they reach water bodies
Gin Lane Wetlands Restoration
Restored 1,000 feet of eastern shoreline with native vegetation including Elderberry, Inkberry, and American Holly to filter runoff and prevent invasive species regrowth
Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB)
Intercepts nitrogen from septic systems and road runoff before it enters Lake Agawam, developed through scientific research by Stony Brook University and CDM Smith engineers
Real Time Water Quality Monitoring
Operates a real-time monitoring buoy that tracks dissolved oxygen, blue-green algae levels, temperature, and pH in Lake Agawam
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Advocacy for land conservation and remediation planningCollaborates with municipalities, state agencies, and partner organizations to develop long-term environmental strategies, including a remediation plan for Lake Agawam and efforts to protect over 13,000 acres of land and working farms on Long Island.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Fundraising for environmental restoration projectsRaises private funds to finance ecological restoration initiatives, such as the $700,000 campaign for the Gin Lane wetlands restoration project, ensuring no cost to taxpayers.
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Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Public education and outreach on pollution sources and solutionsProvides information to residents about nitrogen pollution from aging septic systems and available financial incentives, including up to $30,000 in combined government grants for system upgrades. Hosts educational events on sustainable landscaping practices.
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Real-Time Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Real-time water quality monitoring in Lake AgawamOperates and maintains a real-time monitoring buoy in Lake Agawam that collects and publicly shares data on dissolved oxygen, blue-green algae, temperature, and pH levels to inform public health and environmental decision-making.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Research and documentation of nitrogen pollution sourcesDocuments and communicates scientific findings on nitrogen pollution in local water bodies, citing a 2017 Stony Brook University study identifying aging septic systems as the primary pollutant source to Lake Agawam.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Restoration and stewardship of Lake Agawam and surrounding ecosystemConducts on-the-ground restoration and conservation work to improve water quality and ecological health of Lake Agawam in Southampton, NY, including bioswale construction, native vegetation planting, and stormwater management. Projects include a 7,000 square foot bioswale along the lake’s south shore, replanting 30,000 native wetland species along 1,000 feet of shoreline, and maintenance of multiple bioswales throughout the village.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementation of engineered solutions for nitrogen pollution remediationDesigns and installs infrastructure to intercept and treat nitrogen pollution from septic systems and stormwater runoff, including construction of a Permeable Reactive Barrier with three injection wells at the north end of Lake Agawam and redevelopment of key impervious surfaces such as the West Main Street and Village main parking lots to include bioswales and increased stormwater storage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$771K
Contributions & grants$757K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$13K2%
Other revenue$420
expenses
Total expenses$360K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$913K
Cash$365K
Investments$434K
Liabilities$67K
Net assets$846K
Liquid reserves26.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +353.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CHARLES B SCARBOROUGH III — DIRECTOR
- D SCOTT LINDSAY — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
- DAVID C BOHNETT — DIRECTOR
- DIANA TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- FERNANDA NIVEN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN A PAULSON — CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
- KENNETH A FOX — DIRECTOR
- MEGHAN NADOSY MAGYAR — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT J GIUFFRA JR — PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Aquatic Habitats Partner — Partner in aquatic ecosystem restoration.
- CDM Smith Partner — Provided hydrogeological expertise for the Permeable Reactive Barrier project.
- Friends Of Georgica Pond Partner — Works with Lake Agawam Conservancy on watershed management and water quality improvement initiatives.
- Friends of Georgica Pond Partner — Collaborates with Friends of Georgica Pond, referencing their publication on vegetation buffers.
- Group For The East End Partner — Partner organization working alongside Lake Agawam Conservancy on environmental protection initiatives in the East End of Long Island.
- Hollander Design Landscape Architects Partner — Collaborated on landscape design for restoration projects.
- L.K. McLean Associates Partner — Professional partner in restoration and engineering efforts.
- New York State DEC Government — References water quality standards set by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for dissolved oxygen levels.
- New York State Department of Conservation Government — Partnered on the Permeable Reactive Barrier project and approved the Gin Lane wetlands restoration.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Collaborated with LAC to develop a long-term remediation plan for Lake Agawam.
- Peconic Baykeeper Partner — Collaborates with Lake Agawam Conservancy to protect and restore Long Island’s waters using science, education, and legal advocacy.
- Peconic Baykeeper Partner — Invites the public to join a community marsh and shoreline clean-up event.
- Peconic Environmental Associates Partner — Local environmental partner in restoration and water quality initiatives.
- Peconic Land Trust Partner — Collaborates with Lake Agawam Conservancy on land protection and conservation efforts in Long Island.
- Perfect Earth Project Partner — Hosted an event featuring Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project, on toxic-free landscaping.
- Piazza Horticultural Partner — Collaborated with Lake Agawam Conservancy on the design and implementation of the Linden Lane bioswale.
- Piazza Horticultural Partner — Designed the bioswale, sourced native plants, and performed installation work for the Lake Agawam south shore bioswale project.
- Southampton Fire Department Partner — Assisted with watering the bioswale site after installation.
- Southampton Town Government — Collaborates on the I/A OWTS Rebate Program to support septic system upgrades.
- Southampton Town Partner — Collaborated on the Permeable Reactive Barrier project and wetlands restoration.
- Southampton Town Trustees Partner — Provided land for the Lake Agawam south shore bioswale project.
- Southampton Village Government — Local municipal partner collaborating with Lake Agawam Conservancy on environmental and land-use matters.
- Southampton Village Government — Partnered with Lake Agawam Conservancy on the construction of the Linden Lane bioswale to address stormwater runoff.
- Southampton Village Partner — Collaborates with the Lake Agawam Conservancy to install and maintain bioswales.
- Southampton Village Partner — Partnered on the Permeable Reactive Barrier, bioswale maintenance, and wetlands restoration under a 2024 stewardship agreement.
- Stony Brook University Center for Clean Water Technology Partner — Collaborates through research on nitrogen pollution sources in Lake Agawam, citing a 2017 study led by Dr. Christopher Gobler.
- Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Partner — Co-hosts an event on the “State of the Bays, 2025” with the Lake Agawam Conservancy.
- Stony Brook University’s Clean Water Institute Partner — Conducted five years of scientific research supporting the Permeable Reactive Barrier project.
- Suffolk County Government — Administers the Septic Improvement Program as part of regional water quality efforts.
- Suffolk County Department of Health Services Government — Collaborates with Suffolk County on approved septic system technologies and grant programs
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Land and Septic System Interventionsmethodology: incentivized-technology-adoptionBy partnering with landowners and municipalities to promote nitrogen-reducing septic technologies and land conservation, we address diffuse pollution sources because coordinated action across jurisdictions and property types amplifies environmental impact.
- Community-Based Ecological Restoration with Educationmethodology: community-based ecological restorationBy engaging the community in on-the-ground restoration projects, we foster personal connections to nature and promote long-term stewardship because hands-on participation builds awareness and sustains ecosystem protection behaviors.
- Nature-Based Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Managementmethodology: green-infrastructureBy using bioswales, vegetative buffers, and native plant landscaping to intercept and filter stormwater runoff, we reduce pollutant loading into Lake Agawam because natural systems effectively remove contaminants before they reach water bodies.
- Science-Driven Ecosystem Monitoring for Public Healthmethodology: scientific monitoringBy monitoring water quality indicators like blue-green algae and dissolved oxygen, we inform public health decisions and adaptive management because real-time data enables timely interventions and tracks restoration effectiveness.
- Targeted Source Control of Nitrogen Pollutionmethodology: source-control remediationBy addressing excess nitrogen from septic systems and lawn fertilizers as root causes of water degradation, we reduce harmful algal blooms and improve lake ecosystem health because eliminating primary pollutants prevents downstream ecological damage.