On a bipartisan vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved funding for the National Sea Grant program at $65 million for base programs and $11.5 million for Sea Grant aquaculture. Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency budget, the funding for National Sea Grant supports Sea Grant programs in 33 states, including Connecticut Sea Grant. This follows similar action in the House of Representatives and bodes well for the future of Sea Grant, which had been slated for termination under the President’s budget proposal. Connecticut Sea Grant is grateful for the support that Congress has demonstrated for the program, and the services it provides to communities and the maritime economy. While changes could still be made before passage of a final budget, the prospects for Sea Grant are promising.
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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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Nov2CTSG 2028-2030 Omnibus research proposal orientation2:00 PM
CT Sea Grant will host an orientation meeting to introduce new and interested researchers to CTSG and CTSG research opportunities including the 2028-2030 Omnibus, in addition to providing a primer on submitting grants to CTSG and including outreach and education components in your grant proposals.
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Nov12Riparian Assessment and Restoration Tool: Maximizing the Benefits of Waterfront Areas1:00 PM
This webinar will explore a new website and web tool from CT Sea Grant and UConn CLEAR that is designed to support the assessment and restoration of riparian areas in Connecticut. It is designed to help target restoration and management actions based on a set of goals that you define for your site.
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Nov13Connecticut Northern Quahog WorkshopCT Agricultural Experiment Station9:00 AM
Connecticut Sea Grant, UCONN Extension, and its partners have launched an initiative to better understand concerns about northern quahog populations in Connecticut. Growers, shellfish commissioners, regulators, researchers, and others interested in Connecticut’s quahogs are invited to a community workshop to hear concerns.