Reworld™ Joins Local Volunteers at Battalion Beach to Support Oyster Reef Restoration on Long Island

Reworld™, one of the sponsor partners of the Huntington-Northport Oyster Reef Project, recently joined volunteers at Gold Star Battalion Beach to support the revitalization of Long Island’s marine ecosystems. The initiative, a collaboration between the Rotary Environmental Action Coalition of Huntington (REACH Rotary Club), the Town of Huntington and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, focuses on improving water quality and restoring oyster habitats.

“Restoring oyster habitats is critical to improving water quality and engaging the next generation in sustainability,” said Maureen Early, Lead Community Relations Specialist at Reworld™. “Our Reworld™ staff is truly thankful to join forces with other community groups who want to strengthen the local marine life and create a better ecosystem for the future.”

Since launching in 2022, the project has grown into a robust community movement. Over 300 volunteers have contributed to restoring this keystone species, helping the program double its oyster production and expand into two new reef sites in Huntington Harbor.

Reworld™ plays a vital role as an important sponsor, helping make nearly 25% of the project’s oyster work possible. In addition to financial support, Reworld™ employees roll up their sleeves each summer to assist on the nursery docks, lending their time and sweat to help care for the growing reefs.

“The support by Reworld™ has been truly impactful to REACH’s growth,” said James Wylie, Project Coordinator and President of the REACH Rotary Club. “Our nursery docks have become a hub for hands-on community action. We’re building something special here, a year-round, volunteer-powered restoration effort focused on oysters, sugar kelp, native plants and half-shell recycling. This kind of teamwork is what makes our mission sustainable.”

Each oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, making oyster reef restoration an effective, natural method for improving water quality. With strong local partnerships and the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, the Huntington-Northport Oyster Reef Project continues to breathe new life into Long Island’s harbors.

For more information about Reworld™ and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.