An Estuary of National Significance
Improving Long Island Sound's water quality helps sustain one of the region's most beautiful resources. Learn more about water quality
Restoring the Sound’s Tidal Wetlands
Tidal wetlands are one of 12 habitats being restored through the LISS Habitat Restoration Initiative. Learn more about habitats
Managing Watersheds
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund helps fund watershed groups to protect habitats and improve water quality in tributaries of Long Island Sound. Learn more about watersheds
Conserving Natural Areas
The goals of the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative are to conserve natural areas, increase access to the Sound, and plan for multiple uses. Learn more about the LISS
Volunteer for the Sound
From beach cleanups to monitoring tagged horsehoe crabs, you can volunteer to help restore and protect the Sound.
LIS Features Fund Grant Program
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Children watch a draw bridge go up at Norwalk Harbor, a Long Island Sound Stewardship Area.
About the Study
The Long Island Sound Study (LISS) is a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations and individuals. These people are working together to protect and improve the health of the Sound. Learn more
Sound Health Update
Our report on the health of Long Island Sound, from water quality to fish populations, with special features on climate change, audio reports on projects to improve the Sound, and what you can do to protect the Sound.
News Room
05.14.13
Resiliency Issue — Sound Update's spring 2013 issue focuses on climate resiliency in the Sound. Continue Reading
05.03.13
Hike, Explore, and Volunteer on National Trails Day — Celebrate National Trails Day in June at a Long Island Sound Stewardship Area! Continue Reading
05.01.13
Climate Change Summit — More than 150 people attended the April 26 Citizens Summit: "Super Storm Sandy and the "New Normal." Continue Reading
04.10.13
NYSG Seeks Teachers to Become Long Island Sound Mentor Teachers — The April 15 to apply has been extended to April 29. Continue Reading
03.21.13
Beacons of Sustainability: Lighthouses of the Eastern Seaboard — This is the first lecture at the historic Rye meeting house of a new series: “After the Storm: Toward a More Resilient Shoreline.” Continue Reading
03.04.13
Seeking Climate Change Proposals — The purpose of this project is to collect, synthesize, and assess new and historical datasets in the context of climate change. Continue Reading
02.28.13
Habitat Restoration Job Posting — NEIWPCC is seeking a Habitat Restoration specialist to work as the New York Habitat Restoration Coordinator for the Long Island Sound Study. Continue Reading
Climate Change Summit — More than 150 people attended the April 26 Citizens Summit: "Super Storm Sandy and the "New Normal." Details
Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference — The 23rd annual conference, sponsored by NEIWPCC, will be held in Portsmouth, NH on May 15 and May 16. Details
Long Island Sound Citizens Summit—Oct. 28 — This year theme is on: The SoundVision Action Plan: Exploring and Identifying Priorities for Long Island Sound. Details
Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference: May 17-18 — NEIWPCC's annual conference on nonpoint source pollution will be held in Saratoga Springs. Details
Healthy Yards, Safe Waters: March 19 — This conference will highlight the positive relationship between organic land care, a beautiful yard, healthy eating and healthier local and global environment. Details
April 2013
Sound Bytes March/April 2013 — Read the March/April issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
Resiliency Issue — Sound Update's spring 2013 issue focuses on climate resiliency in the Sound. Continue Reading
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