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Engagement Sessions to Give Public a Voice in Helping to Revise Plan for Long Island Sound

April 16, 2024 — Long Island Sound Study to Sponsor 9 Public Engagement Sessions in May The Long Island Sound Study is inviting residents of… Read More

Safeguarding Hempstead Harbor: A Story of Collaboration and Environmental Stewardship

March 18, 2024 — Since its inception, the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee has made significant strides in revitalizing Hempstead Harbor, and serves as a model for collaborative environmental stewardship. Read More

Long Island Sound Study Celebrates “Women in Science” for Women’s History Month

March 15, 2024 — In March 1987, Congress established Women’s History Month to honor the contributions of women throughout American history. Contributions from women in the Long Island Sound Study program include water monitoring, research, education, conservation, and restoration efforts throughout the Sound. Read More

Long Island Sound Study Launches New Resilience Resource Hub Website

February 29, 2024 — For Immediate Release: February 28, 2024 Contacts: Judy Benson, CT Sea Grant communications coordinator: judy.benson@uconn.edu.Paul C. Focazio, NY Sea Grant… Read More

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A Lifelong Steward of the Environment, Lynn Dwyer Says Farewell, Retiring After 20 Years Directing the Long Island Sound Futures Fund Program

February 23, 2024 — Lynn Dwyer has had a long career in conservation. Over 26 years to be exact, most of which were spent… Read More

Sound Matters Winter 2024 Issue

February 23, 2024 — Read the Winter 2024 issue of Sound Matters, the newsletter of the Long Island Sound Study. PDF version available here. This… Read More

Long Island Sound Futures Fund Looks to Award $12 Million in Grants in 2024

February 2, 2024 — RFP Expected in March; Plan Now to Take Advantage of Workshops, 1-on-1 Sessions, and Grant Writing Opportunities A total of… Read More

Proposals Sought for LISS Research Grant Program

January 29, 2024 — The Connecticut and New York Sea Grant Programs announced on January 29 a request for preliminary proposals for the Long… Read More

10 CT, NY Schools Chosen for Launch of LIS Schools Network

January 18, 2024 — GROTON, CT (January 16, 2024) – Elementary, middle and high school students, teachers and the communities of 10 public schools… Read More

Enjoy Winter Bird Watching at CT’s Largest Coastal Wildlife Area

January 16, 2024 — On January 27, don your hat and gloves and join us for a morning of bird-watching! Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center… Read More