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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Jan20Foundations of Shellfish Farming 2026UConn Avery Point5:30 PM
Training course for new and prospective farmers meets Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 to April 7, 2026. Financial aid available.
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Jan24Annual gathering of shellfish commissionsCT Agricultural Experiment Station9:00 AM
Annual gathering of municipal shellfish commissions. Remarks by state regulators, CT Sea Grant staff and others will be shared. Registration deadline is Jan. 20, 2026.
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