Celebrate 40 years of collaborative conservation on August 16 with the Long Island Sound Partnership. The program, formerly the Long Island Sound Study, marks its 40th anniversary with events events in Connecticut, New York City, and Long Island. Each will include a boat ride to commemorate the Partnership’s start on Aug. 15, 1985 when EPA, the states of Connecticut and New York toured areas of the Sound on a research vessel and announced a $1 million research grant to study pollution and water quality problems plaguing the Sound. The initiative led to the formation of the Long Island Sound Study, which changed its name to the Long Island Sound Partnership this June.
Besides the boat trip, each location will feature hands-on science activities, arts and crafts, and games. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm, include free lunch and desserts, and are free and open to the public. Some activities, including boat rides, require advance registration.
Southeastern Connecticut
Location: UConn Avery PointAddress: 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340Highlights: Boat trips with Project Oceanology, touch tanks (from Mystic Aquarium), science stations, games, art, and moreRegister here.
The Bronx
Location: SUNY Maritime Address: 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460Highlights: Boat trip aboard Sea Lab 41, oyster exploration, art activities, raffle prizes, and more. Register here.
Nassau County
Location: The Waterfront CenterAddress: 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11711 Highlights: Boat rides aboard the Ida May, seining, fishing lessons, arts and crafts, morning beach cleanup, and more.Register here.
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