News Releases

Sound Health Report Highlights Differing Conditions in Long Island Sound’s Three Basins

July 24, 2008 — Stamford, July 24, 2008— A new report on Long Island Sound by the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) details how… Read More

A new study indicates that wetland and stream protection regulations in Connecticut are having an effect in retarding — but not stopping — development close to coastal streams.

April 24, 2008 — Stamford, April 24, 2008—The study, conducted by the University of Connecticut Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) and… Read More

The Long Island Sound Fishery: Flourishing or Floundering?

March 8, 2008 — Citizens Summit Explores Sustainability Issues Bridgeport, CT,  March 8, 2008—The survival of Long Island Sound’s fishery depends on resource managers,… Read More

Nearly $1 Million for Projects to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound

October 29, 2007 — Funding for Habitat Restoration, Sound Stewardship & More Fish Among Initiatives Mystic, CT, Oct. 29, 2007—Gathering together in Mystic, Conn.,… Read More

Survey Reveals Long Island Sound Residents Not Fully Informed About Water Quality Issues

April 25, 2007 — Long Island Sound residents care about the environment, but are not fully informed about the primary causes of pollution affecting the Sound, according to a government-sponsored survey released today. Read More

Sound Stewardship is Focus of the 17th Annual LIS Citizens Summit

March 3, 2007 — Oyster Bay, NY—Preserving coastal habitats, protecting wildlife, and ensuring there are still natural areas for the public to enjoy in… Read More

Top Environmental Officials Sign Agreements to Restore and Protect Long Island Sound

September 28, 2006 — Rye, New York, Sept. 28, 2006 – Administrators of the two US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regions responsible for the… Read More

Federal and State Officials Award Grants to Restore the Health and Living Resources of Long Island Sound

September 11, 2006 — Oyster Bay, New York (September 15, 2006) – Gathering together at Oyster Bay, one of Long Island’s environmentally significant coastal… Read More

Long Island Sound Water Quality Improves

April 20, 2006 — Sound Health 2006 Report Details Health of the Sound Stamford, CT, April 20 — A new report on the health… Read More

Impact of Climate Change in Long Island Sound

April 8, 2006 — Featured at 16th Annual LIS Citizens Summit Bridgeport, April 8, 2006—Water temperatures are increasing in Long Island Sound with many… Read More