Bay to Sound Trail Project in Southold

The North Fork is flush with wildlife, but development is creeping in. Preserving and maintaining open space has become critically important for the survival of local river otters, bald eagles, ospreys, migratory shorebirds, songbirds, horseshoe crabs, and many other species.

In partnership with the Town of Southold, the Group has been working on the long-term Bay to Sound project since 2007. The goal is to create a trail network linking Suffolk County land, Southold Town land, and Greenport Village preserves between Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound. The project fosters ecotourism opportunities such as birdwatching and nature hikes, and community groups get involved by creating and maintaining trails. Over the years, the Group has been successful in recruiting numerous volunteers to maintain trails and pick up trash in the preserves.

Work conducted on the Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5 project is being funded by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.