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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Visit our new Stewardship Online Atlas to learn about the Sound’s special places.
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
06.14.13
CT Listening Session Set for June 26 — The meeting will provide CT residents with an opportunity to have their say in the update to LISS's management plan Continue Reading
06.04.13
Dredging Meetings in CT & NY — EPA is hosting public meetings to discuss an Environmental Impact Statement that evaluates the potential designation of one or more dredged material disposal sites in eastern Long Island Sound Continue Reading
05.22.13
“CCMP” Scoping Meeting June 5 — The public is invited to attend a scoping session at Stony Brook University. Continue Reading
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
“CCMP” Scoping Meeting June 5 — The public is invited to attend a scoping session at Stony Brook University. Details
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
May 2013
Sound Bytes May/June 2013 — Read the May/June 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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