Habitat Restoration and Stewardship Work Group
Meetings
See Events & Meetings web page for announcements of upcoming committee meetings for MC, STAC, CAC, and HRSWG.
Purpose
The Habitat Restoration and Stewardship Work Group (HRSWG) is responsible for promoting the conservation, restoration, management, and appreciation of the Long Island Sound Study’s priority coastal habitats, wildlife, and Stewardship Areas through an improved understanding of current threats and conservation priorities.
Objectives
- Identify areas for eelgrass, coastal habitat, and riverine restoration.
- Identify priority coastal habitats for invasive species management.
- Support adaptive management and maintenance of priority habitat and restoration sites.
Goals
- Restore and protect the Sound’s ecological balance in a healthy, productive, and resilient state for the benefit of both people and the natural environment.
Work Group Members
CT Co-chairs
Harry Yamalis, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Harry.Yamalis@ct.gov
DeAva Lambert, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DeAva.Lambert@ct.gov
NY Co-chair
Sara Cernedas-Martin, NEIWPCC/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Note: In September 2014 the Habitat Restoration Work Group and the Stewardship Work Group were combined to form the Habitat Restoration and Stewardship Work Group.