On a bipartisan vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved funding for the National Sea Grant program at $65 million for base programs and $11.5 million for Sea Grant aquaculture. Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency budget, the funding for National Sea Grant supports Sea Grant programs in 33 states, including Connecticut Sea Grant. This follows similar action in the House of Representatives and bodes well for the future of Sea Grant, which had been slated for termination under the President’s budget proposal. Connecticut Sea Grant is grateful for the support that Congress has demonstrated for the program, and the services it provides to communities and the maritime economy. While changes could still be made before passage of a final budget, the prospects for Sea Grant are promising.
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Nov5Reception and panel discussion for LIS exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art (Avery Point)5:30 PM
Opening reception for “Sight and Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound,” with panel discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. CT Sea Grant’s Syma Ebbin will moderate panel including Soundkeeper Bill Lucy, UConn History Professor Mark McKenzie and 3 of the artists.
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Nov6Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art5:30 PM
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.
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Nov7Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of ArtALL DAY
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.
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Nov8Sight and Sound: Artists Consider the Long Island Sound exhibitAlexey von Schlippe Gallery of ArtALL DAY
Exhibit of the works of 14 contemporary artists whose work explores Long Island Sound’s beauty, cultural history, ecological resilience and evolving environmental story. Designed by artist and curator Richard Klein, the exhibit invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse perspectives. Project supported by CT Sea Grant.