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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Dec44th Annual Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop10:00 AM
The Long Island Sound Sustainable & Resilient Communties Team is offering two free virtual sessions over two days focused on: resources and tools available to help access state resilience funds, nature-based solutions for resilience planning, and assistance programs including the SRC Team’s Planning Support Program.
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Dec54th Annual Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop12:00 AM
The Long Island Sound Sustainable & Resilient Communties Team is offering two free virtual sessions over two days focused on: resources and tools available to help access state resilience funds, nature-based solutions for resilience planning, and assistance programs including the SRC Team’s Planning Support Program.
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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.