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An Elusive Journey: The Remarkable Life Cycle of the American Eel

September 17, 2026 — Every American eel that lives in Long Island Sound began its life thousands of miles away in the Sargasso Sea… Read More

A Visit to the Spectacles of Life on Great Gull Island

September 14, 2026 — A fragile ecosystem of seabirds lives on GGI. Volunteer work keeps the island intact.  In spring 2026, Quinn Burkhart, LIS… Read More

Behind a podium EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin congratulates Nikki Tachiki after announcing her new position as Director of the LIS Partnership in Port Jefferson, NY. Next to Zeldin on his right is US Rep. Nick LaLota and next to Tachiki on her left is Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment. Photo courtesy of EPA.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Names New Director to Advance Long Island Sound Restoration

August 28, 2026 — US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Long Island and announced that EPA has named Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki the Director of the Long Island Sound Partnership, further delivering on commitments to protect the Long Island Sound. Read More

Satellite image of a hurricane off the east coast of the United States.

Why Timing Matters: Weather, Waves, and Oxygen in Long Island Sound

August 18, 2026 — What a Hurricane Can Teach Us About Hypoxia Hurricane Erin passed hundreds of miles offshore of the Long Island Sound… Read More

Volunteer Newsletter August 2026

July 30, 2026 — August is a great time to get outside, connect with your community, and take action for Long Island Sound. This… Read More

Celebrate Long Island Sound with Free Community Events Across Connecticut, New York City, and Long Island

July 29, 2026 — The Long Island Sound Partnership, with New York Sea Grant and Connecticut Sea Grant, will host a series of free… Read More

Upcoming “Coastal Conversations” Speaker Series Features Members of Long Island Sound Partnership

July 23, 2026 — Held at Eco Park in West Haven, the programs will be led by experts on wildlife, native plants, and community… Read More

Journey of a Raindrop

July 22, 2026 — Where does our rainwater go and what does it take along with it? This short video takes viewers on an… Read More

A blue fade over the LIS region with white lettering that reads "Sound Matters"

Sound Matters Summer Issue

July 17, 2026 — The Summer 2026 issue of Sound Matters highlights digitally based tools that were developed for our management partners, researchers, and communities. Read More

Volunteer Newsletter July 2026

June 29, 2026 — Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday by getting out in nature and helping protect our beautiful Sound! There are beach cleanups,… Read More

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