The Connecticut Public Radio show “Where We Live” recently aired, “Swimming in Plastic,” focusing on the problem of plastics in the environment. Hosts Carmen Baskauf and Lucy Nelpathanchil interviewed five guests, including Judy Preston, the Long Island Sound outreach coordinator for Sea Grant. She focused on the recent social medial campaign to reduce plastic use. The show can be accessed here. Read about the social media campaign here.
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Oct1Weathering the Storm: Get PreparedPublic Library of New London4:30 PM
Participants will learn how to prepare for weather emergencies by: creating a personalized emergency plan; getting essential emergency supplies ready for you, your household and pet; addressing the unique challenges we face in Connecticut.
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Oct18Mamacoke Island HikeMeet at 56 Benham Ave., Quaker Hill9:30 AM
Hosted by CT Sea Grant, led by Connecticut College Arboretum Director Maggie Redfern, this is a two-mile hike to a salt marsh and rocky woodland on the Thames River. Part of the Thames River Heritage Park’s “Walk in the Park” series.
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Nov185th Annual Sustainable & Resilient Communities WorkshopHousatonic Community College9:30 AM
Workshop will focus on building capacity for regional resilience planning in support of sustainable and resilient communities throughout coastal Long Island Sound.