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Restore America’s Estuaries Announces Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund Subawardees

May 9, 2024 — Program Aims to Build Capacity for Organizations and Fund Projects that Address Environmental Justice Issues Throughout the Long Island Sound… Read More

CCMP Engagement Sessions Flyers

May 2, 2024 — Flyers for CCMP Public Engagement Sessions in May 2024: Read More

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Long Island Sound Study Calls on Community Input for Updated Conservation Plan

April 30, 2024 — Help to Shape the Future of Management on Long Island Sound FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert Burg, Communications Coordinator Email:… Read More

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Young Stewards Explore Science on Stamford’s Coast

April 29, 2024 — A walk in Cove Island Park is often accompanied by the echoes of laughter and excitement of children. Nestled on… Read More

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Over $5.8 Million in BIL Funds Awarded to Port Washington Plant for Sewer System Improvements

April 17, 2024 — On February 15, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $166 million awarded to 187 water quality improvement projects (WQIP)… Read More

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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

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CCMP Brochure: If You Live Work or Play in the Sound, We Want to Hear From You!

March 20, 2024 — The Long Island Sound Study is revising its Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan, the plan that guides the conservation of… Read More

BIL Funds to Upgrade Sewage Plants in Three Massachusetts Cities within the Long Island Sound Watershed

March 18, 2024 — Through BIL funding, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will provide financial assistance to the municipalities of Chicopee, Gardner, and Pittsfield to help fund improvements to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to reduce nitrogen that flows into Long Island Sound. 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

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