Fridays in the Field #10: The Nature Conservancy’s Adam Whelchel, Part 1
In the first of this two-part post, Adam discusses the impacts of extreme storms and managing the tradeoffs of rebuilding.
Category: Coastal Resiliency
On Anniversary of Sandy, New Opportunities for Resiliency
We must look for opportunities to enhance the natural benefits of marshes, dunes, and river systems that not only help prevent disastrous flooding but also provide ecological benefits to our region 365 days a year.
Building Key Fish Populations through Habitat Restoration
It was a good summer for fishing in the Long Island Sound region. According to the CT DEEP Fish Reports, the overall abundance of striped bass and bluefish made for good fishing in hot spots such as The Race and Plum Gut in the Sound, which provide ideal conditions for these larger fish that prefer […]
Save the Sound Receives Federal Resiliency Grants for Dam Removal Projects
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve received federal grants for projects to remove dams at the New Haven-Woodbridge border and in Mystic to reduce flood risk and restore migratory access for fish.
Fridays in the Field #3: Campus Sustainability, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and Backyard Chickens
Make Your Voice Heard: Climate Change & Adaptation Bills Public Hearing This Monday!
Post-Sandy Coastal Cleanups
Yesterday, we announced that our coastal cleanup data was in for the 57 cleanups we helped to coordinate during the spring and fall. What’s special this year is that of the 57 cleanups, two of them were held after Hurricane Sandy ravaged our shoreline.
A Story of Fire, Water and Dunes: Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook
Today, three weeks since Hurricane Sandy, Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook is busy with activity. I notice trucks with logos that contain the words “Septic”, “Contractor”, “Demolition”, and “Electrical” motor past as they head to the shoreline area.