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
Learn morePhoto of the Month
Long Beach West in Stratford, CT where there used to be 42 dilapidated cottages.
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
01.12.12
Sound Bytes January/February 2012 — Read the January/February issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
12.23.11
Sound Bytes November/December 2011 — Read the November/December issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
12.05.11
WQ Monitoring Assessment Opportunity — A competitive enhancement grant is available for organizations who can evaluate existing near-shore water quality monitoring efforts and provide guidance to develop a system for coordinated near-shore water quality monitoring throughout the Sound in the future. Continue Reading
10.17.11
More Than $1.6 Million Awarded for Community-Based Projects to Improve Health and Vitality of Long Island Sound — The 2011 LIS Futures Fund Grants were announced in the Peabody Museum at Yale University on Oct. 14. Continue Reading
10.16.11
Long Island Sound Citizens Summit—Oct. 28 — This year theme is on: The SoundVision Action Plan: Exploring and Identifying Priorities for Long Island Sound. Continue Reading
10.14.11
More Than $1.6 Million Awarded for Community-Based Projects to Improve Health and Vitality of Long Island Sound (NY Press Release) — The 2011 LIS Futures Fund Grants were announced in the Peabody Museum at Yale University on Oct. 14. Continue Reading
09.22.11
Celebrate Estuaries! — National Estuaries Day events, including four in the Long Island Sound region, are being held on Sept. 24. Continue Reading
09.22.11
Capture the King Tide! — Snap a photo of the highest high tide of the year and share it on our Facebook page. Continue Reading
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
Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources: March 7, 2011 — Presentation themes will include Long Island Sound and coastal Connecticut, threats to Connecticut's forests, and fish and wildlife management. Details
Long Island Sound Research Conference — The Long Island Sound Foundation is requesting abstracts for the 2010 Long Island Sound research conference—Long Island Sound; A Regional Perspective. Details
January 2012
Sound Bytes January/February 2012 — Read the January/February issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
The Islands Issue — Sound Update's latest issue focuses on the unique islands of Long Island Sound. Continue Reading
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