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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Jul22Wandering with Water teacher workshopDanbury High School9:00 AM
“Wandering with Water: From Inland Watersheds to the Long Island Sound,” will be offered as part of the Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher program. The workshop will be led by Barbara Bogart and Aimee Reutzel, AP environmental science educators with certification from PBLWorks and the Ecology Project International.
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Jul23Nature Day at Rocky Neck State ParkRocky Neck State Park, East Beach picnic shelter9:00 AM
A day of family-friendly fun and activities to learn about the wildlife and habitats of the park hosted by the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve and the CT Nature Conservancy. CT Sea Grant will be there with a mural painting activity.
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Aug1Discover Connecticut’s Hidden Underwater MeadowsBoat leaves from Fort Trumbull State Park, New London1:15 PM
Thames River Heritage Park boat tour led by UConn Marine Sciences Professor Jamie Vaudrey of eelgrass ecosystems.
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Aug8Kickoff cleanup for 2026 #DontTrashLISound campaignFort Trumbull State Park, New London9:00 AM
Join Connecticut Sea Grant and Save the Sound in a volunteer cleanup at Fort Trumbull State Park and the surrounding neighborhood to kick off the 2026 #DontTrashLISound campaign.