Back to the Bays was founded in 2015 to engage the public and stakeholders in CCE Marine’s shellfish and habitat restoration work. Our Back to the Bays Stewardship Program (formerly, “Membership”) connects our supporters with hands-on involvement opportunities.
Much of what we do through the Back to the Bays Initiative is centered around stewardship, defined in our case as the act of caring for of our coastal and marine environments. The work we accomplish annually at our Back to the Bays Stewardship Sites is having a meaningful impact on water quality improvement, marine and coastal habitat restoration, clam and bay scallop population enhancement, and expansion of oyster reefs in our bays.
Stewardship Session - Coastal Gardens
Stewardship Session - Seahorse Hotel
Stewardship Session - Shell Bag
https://backtothebays.org/calendar
Carolyn Munaco
Marine Program Education and Outreach Assistant
cjm427@cornell.edu
631-852-8660
Last updated April 7, 2026