This spring, House and Senate leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly created the Long Island Sound Caucus. Never before have so many legislators teamed up to tackle environmental, energy and economic issues impacting Long Island Sound. The caucus is bipartisan and includes a bi-state strategy of working with New York legislators to identify and address […]
The Long Island Sound has made great strides in recent years, and Long Island Sound Week is an opportunity both to evaluate our progress and reaffirm our commitment to preserving it for future generations. Long Island Sound has been designated an Estuary of National Significance for its value as a habitat for fish, shellfish, and […]
On Earth Day 2011, I joined more than 75 volunteers at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme to complete a beach restoration project two years in the making. Men and women from across the state gathered to plant native vegetation to maintain the fragile dune system and build a sustainable habitat for wildlife. But […]
Long Island Sound defines our region—it is both our heritage and our future. Whether a critical transportation route and settlement area for a newly minted country, a cornerstone of economic development during a rising industrial age, a livelihood for those working shellfish beds, or a quiet spot for boating and beach-going, it is part of […]
