News Releases
Celebrate National Estuary Day in Oyster Bay
September 10, 2019 — On Saturday, September 14, 2019 the Long Island Sound Study (LISS), in partnership with The WaterFront Center, will host the 2nd annual Estuary Day in Oyster Bay, NY to kick-off National Estuary Week. Continue Reading
35 Volunteers Help Kick Off Campaign with Beach Cleanup
August 10, 2019 — They collected 100 pounds of of litter – everything from deflated Mylar balloons and monofilament fishing line to plastic bottles, Styrofoam cups, straws, cigarette butts and lots of bottle caps. Continue Reading
Third year of #DontTrashLISound campaign brings in new partners to expand outreach
August 6, 2019 — Beach cleanups in New Haven and Stamford help kickoff LISS;s #DontTrashLISound social media campaign. Continue Reading
Long Island Sound Seafloor Habitats Mapping Website Available to Public
April 22, 2019 — On Earth Day, EPA, LISS, and UConn's Department of Marine Sciences announced the publication of the Long Island Sound Habitat Mapping Initiative website. Continue Reading
Over $1.5 Million Funds Four Long Island Sound Research Projects
February 11, 2019 — 2019 LISS Research Grants- Over $1.5 million in funding has been awarded for four research projects. Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed: River Herring Monitor Training
February 7, 2019 — Volunteers are needed to watch for spawning river herring in New York. Please join us for training sessions in March! Continue Reading
$2.57 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound
December 4, 2018 — Top federal and state environmental officials announced 36 grants totaling $2.57 million to local government and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound. Continue Reading
Clean-up starts campaign to break single-use plastic habit
August 2, 2018 — LISS launches #DontTrashLISound social media campaign. Continue Reading
$2.04 Million in Grants Will Improve the Health of Long Island Sound
December 4, 2017 — $1.05 million awarded to support 15 projects benefiting New York. Continue Reading
$1.29 Million Awarded in Grants to Improve the Health and Ecosystem of Long Island Sound
November 16, 2017 — Top federal and state environmental officials from New England announced 20 grants totaling $1.29 million to local government and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound. Continue Reading