Group for the South Fork

MISSION

The Group for the South Fork is an environmental advocacy and education organization,
committed to the preservation of eastern Long Island’s natural resources and rural heritage.
Formed in 1972 by local citizens concerned about mounting development pressures,
the Group has fought passionately and steadfastly ever since to protect the region’s
unique environment, natural resources, agricultural tradition and quality of life.

OVERVIEW The Group for the South Fork is a volunteer-directed, professionally staffed, not-for-profit environmental advocacy organization established in 1972. The Group is dedicated to protecting the environment, rural character and quality of life across the South Fork through public advocacy and public education. The Group is the only professionally-staffed, not-for-profit organization dedicated to using public advocacy to protect our region's diverse wetlands, bays and harbors, forests, coastlines, farmlands and historic community character. See our current newsletter for our most recent activities. The Group derives its support from 2,500 individuals, family members, foundations and local businesses. The Group does not rely on government funding to operate its programs, so we can serve as an objective watchdog of local and regional governmental decisions that ultimately determine the future protection of the local environment and the quality of life of everyone who enjoys the resources of the South Fork. The Group's full-time staff of professional planners, ecologists and environmental educators bring more than 75 years of collective land use, education and public advocacy experience to the local community. The Group has an impressive record of convincing local governments to rethink major development proposals; overhaul local zoning codes; adopt new wetlands, open space and farmland preservation laws; and to invest their resources in projects that clean up local waters, conserve our beaches and protect wildlife habitats. In response to community need, the Group has greatly expanded its public and classroom environmental education programs over the last ten years. Each year, the Group reaches more than 1,000 local students through its school-based education programs, and sponsors a wide range of environmental action and outdoor educational programs [explorations] for the entire community. These programs have succeeded in providing the public with a heightened understanding of the natural world and the importance of public participation in accomplishing positive environmental change.	In response to the intensive pressure for development across the region, the Group is expanding its work in the arena of community and environmental planning for multi-town issues, such as coastal erosion, local airport expansion, natural gas terminals, groundwater protection and open space preservation. Although the Group must remain vigilant in the environmental review of individual development projects, it has become clear that a strong and informed environmental voice must be part of the community planning process if long-term environmental protection is to be assured for the future. The Group has recently established a comprehensive Living At Peace With Nature Campaign to help you minimize your impact on the local landscape, increase your understanding of the natural world, provide you with specific ideas for direct action, and inspire you to think about the many ways that you can incorporate environmental conservation and stewardship into your daily lives. Letters and donations can be sent to: Group for the South Fork 2442 Main Street / P.O. Box 569 Bridgehampton, NY 11932 tel: 631-537-1400 fax: 631-537-2201 To become a member or learn about other ways to support our mission, please click here. [Join]

Privacy Policy: Group for the South Fork will not sell or trade a donor's personal information to any other entity in existence without their written permission. For a complete copy of our privacy policy, please see literature. If you would like a copy of our latest annual report or IRS Form 990, please see literature, call (631) 537-1400, ext. 20, or write to the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
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