Group For The East End Held Casablanca-Themed Benefit At The Bridge

As stewards of the environment on Eastern Long Island for more than five decades, Group for the East End has been instrumental in some of the most important protections for our land, water, and wildlife. Celebrating one of its most recent achievements – the passing of the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act, which was approved by local voters in last November’s election – the Group held its Casablanca benefit on Saturday, June 8, at The Bridge in Bridgehampton.

Proceeds from the event will be used to implement this new clean water fund, ensuring homeowners receive tax-free grants to replace failing septic systems with clean water technology. The fund is expected to generate $4 billion over 35 years for clean water infrastructure throughout Suffolk County.  

“Last fall, Suffolk County voters overwhelmingly cast their vote for a clean water future, and created the most diverse and significant clean water investment fund in county history,” shared Group for the East End president Bob DeLuca. “This $6 billion environmental commitment was only possible through the support and hard work of thousands of dedicated partners, including all of our members, who have supported our work on this issue for more than a decade. Now, we honor both the success of this unprecedented clean water action campaign, alongside the incredible generosity and personal conviction that made it all possible.”

Learn more about this initiative at thegroup.org.