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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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.
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Aug15Milford Oyster Festival 2026Fowler Field, downtown Milford10:00 AM
Connecticut Sea Grant will offer activities, stickers and publications at its booth at the Milford Oyster Festival during the day on Saturday.