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The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund RFA is available and released on Sept. 27. The purpose of LISCIF is to provide technical and financial assistance to environmental justice communities to address environmental issues and improve the quality and accessibility of the LIS.
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3 early marine career professionals chosen as Knauss fellows
Connecticut Sea Grant will sponsor three early career marine science and policy professionals in one-year paid fellowships as part of the 2024 class of the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program.
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Celebrate the CT NERR at Bluff Point on Sept. 30
Come celebrate the newly established Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve as we spend the day fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and exploring at Bluff Point State Park in Groton.
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Registration open for marine educators’ conference
Help SENEME celebrate 40 years at our upcoming conference on Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marine Science Magnet High School in Groton, CT!
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‘Seaweed Food Safety’ report examines federal, state regulations
The National Sea Grant Law Center has announced the release of a new seaweed food safety publication produced in partnership with New York Sea Grant and Connecticut Sea Grant as part of the National Seaweed Hub.
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Annual Seaweed Stakeholder Workshop planned for Sept. 27
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Connecticut Seaweed Stakeholder Workshop, which will be held on Sept. 27 in the Jones Auditorium on the campus of the CT Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven.
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StoryMap recounts Thames River Explorations project
The Thames River Explorations – Digital Stewardship (TREDS) project highlights maritime history, environmental science, and environmental justice issues along the Thames River in eastern Connecticut.
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Federal funds will enhance aquaculture education, kelp farming
Two federal grants totaling almost $600,000 will help launch two initiatives considered crucial to the long-term viability of the state’s aquaculture industry. The grants will fund a two-year project to assess aquaculture workforce development needs and a mobile lab to support the seaweed industry.
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Concepcion answers questions about her career for national group
Chaya Gaberria of the U.S. Aquaculture Society recently interviewed Anoushka Concepcion, CTSG associate extension education on marine aquaculture, about her career. The interview has been posted on the society’s website.
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New staff focusing on community needs, resilience & Long Island Sound
Three new extension educators have joined Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension this summer, charged with different facets of outreach and partnership with communities and residents to enhance resilience, stewardship and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed.
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Sep
30
Reserve Celebration 8:30am
Reserve Celebration
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Bluff Point State Park
Come celebrate the newly established Connecticut National Estuarine Reserve with activities including fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and exploring. This family-friendly day will have activities for all ages and skill levels. CT Sea Grant is one of 12 organizations partnering with the CT NERR on this event.
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Oct
14
Southeastern New England Marine Educators 12:00am
Southeastern New England Marine Educators
Saturday, October 14th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Marine Science Magnet High School, Groton
2023 fall conference. Sessions will address Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay and other ocean and ocean literacy topics. More information: https://seneme.wildapricot.org/
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