Opening from On This Site - Native Long Island

Conscience Bay–Little Bay: Setalcott Stewardship

A public wetland landscape where Setalcott leaders connect ancestral ties to present-day conservation and restoration. Setalcott history continues through decisions about water, habitat and public access. This place connects community leadership with the long-term care of ancestral land. On April 24, 2025, Setalcott leaders joined DEC and community partners at the improved wetland area. Helen Sells , Robert “Silver Wolf” Thompson and youth chair A’riel “Thundering Sparrow” Hart spoke. The gathering made contemporary Setalcott care for this landscape visible. 1 DEC credits the Nation among the partners who helped the project. The agency’s acquisitions along Dyke Road protected wetlands and adjoining uplands while adding public access. 2 Restoration led by the Nation The 2025 Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund awarded the Setalcott Nation $90,700 for its Historical Stewardship...