Fact Sheets
Long Island Sound Study Fact Sheet Series
The Long Island Sound Study is starting a new series of fact sheets highlighting the different programs conducted by LISS… Continue Reading
Frequency of Hypoxia
The map above illustrates the areas of the Long Island Sound that are most frequently affected by hypoxia. The colors… Continue Reading
Partners in Protecting the Sound
This fact sheet, available as a pdf download, describes highlights of LISS-funded projects and initiatives in 2009. Partners in Protecting… Continue Reading
Water Conservation and Marine Water Quality
Clean water is a resource that is taken for granted. Pure water is necessary for growing food, manufacturing goods, disposing… Continue Reading
The Impact of Septic Systems on the Environment
Nearly half of the homes and businesses in the Long Island Sound watershed have septic tank waste disposal systems. When… Continue Reading
Pathogens
Long Island Sound is as famous for its fish and shellfish as it is for boating, swimming, and scuba diving.… Continue Reading
Nutrient Reduction: New Solutions to Old Problems
Over the past three years, the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) has been investigating the nature of the hypoxia (low… Continue Reading
Toxic Contamination in Long Island Sound
Of the 55,000 chemicals in use today, many are poisonous or toxic. The effect of toxic contaminants on the health… Continue Reading
Seafood Issues
Should I Continue to Eat Seafood? Yes! If you select a variety of products from reputable establishments or use recreationally… Continue Reading
Floatable Debris
In the summer of 1988, debris washing up on Northeastern shores marred the beauty of our beaches and raised the… Continue Reading