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Celebrating the American Horseshoe Crab: Long Island Sound’s Living Fossil

June 20, 2024 — In early summer, beachgoers and residents in Connecticut and New York might encounter a spiky, spider-like creature crawling up the… Read More

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Year in Review 2023

June 14, 2024 — The summer 2023 issue of Sound Update highlights some of Long Island Sound Partnership's projects and achievements from 2023. Read More

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Long Island Sound Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Report

June 6, 2024 — The Long Island Sound Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Report covers findings, methods, lessons learned, and recommendations from the 2023 EJ Needs Assessment. . Read More

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Sound Matters Spring 2024 Issue

May 30, 2024 — Read the Spring 2024 issue of Sound Matters, the newsletter of the Long Island Sound Partnership. The PDF version available here.… Read More

Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professionals Host Regional Funding Workshops in CT and NY

May 10, 2024 — Formed in 2021, the Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team brings together five Extensional Professionals strategically located in Nassau, Suffolk,… Read More

2024 Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund Grant Slate

May 9, 2024 — Descriptions of all of the projects funded in New York and Connecticut through the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund… Read More

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

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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 Partnership to Sponsor 9 Public Engagement Sessions in May The Long Island Sound Partnership is inviting residents of… Read More

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