The Fall-Winter 2025-2026 issue of Wrack Lines magazine invites readers to take a fresh look at the estuary that is the signature natural feature for our state. As the Long Island Sound Partnership celebrates 40 years of progress in stewardship and management of the Sound, articles in the magazine explore plans to keep the momentum going, some of the special places designated as Stewardship Areas, and how public perceptions have changed.
A new device for communicating about the underwater environment of the Sound is showcased, as well as the life and legacy of former CT Sea Grant Director Edward Monahan. Outgoing Associate Director Nancy Balcom and her successor, Jess Brandt, weigh in on their reflections and aspirations for their work at CT Sea Grant.
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Individual articles can be found here:
Editor’s column, Contents, Contributors
“What if everyone fell in love with Long Island Sound?”
“From busy beach to uninhabited island, expansive marsh to urban river”
“Survey reveals strengths, weaknesses in public’s relationship to Long Island Sound”
“Edward Monahan remembered as scientist, avid rower and leader of CT Sea Grant”
“10 Questions: reflections and aspirations from Nancy Balcom, Jess Brandt”
“What’s in our names?”, back cover