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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Jun25MyCoast Partner WorkshopUConn Avery Point9:30 AM
Partner Workshop: Piloting the MyCoast Tool in New London, Groton and Stonington
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Jun28Experience Water and NatureBluff Point State Park9:30 AM
Event featuring fun and educational activities including kayaking, canoeing, seining, a scavenger hunt and more.
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Jul19Deep Dive into Long Island Sound teacher workshopMeigs Point, Hammonasset Beach State Park9:00 AM
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop at Meigs Point at Hammonasset Beach State Park.
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Sep12Marine Pollution-LIS Mentor Teacher workshopBluff Point State Park8:30 AM
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher workshop on marine pollution at Bluff Point State Park in Groton on Sept. 12.
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