Artist Chris Coffin and UConn Professor Matthew McKenzie met at the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery last year and started a conversation over a piece Coffin contributed to an exhibit of multiple artists’ depictions of Long Island Sound.
Author: Judy Benson
Taxation of Aquaculture in Connecticut: Review of PA 490 and PA 21-24
“Taxation of Aquaculture in Connecticut: Review of PA 490 and PA 21-24,” was produced by the Marine Affairs Institute at the Roger Williams University School of Law and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Legal Program. Tessa Getchis and Mike Gilman of Connecticut Sea Grant contributed to this report.
5th annual SRC workshop Nov. 18 in Bridgeport
Registration is now open for the 5th annual Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
$1.2M available for Long Island Sound community projects
Restore America’s Estuaries has announced funding for the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund. Up to $1,200,000 in competitive funding will be awarded to support projects in New York and Connecticut in 2027.
Coastal Resilience field trips at Hammonasset, West Haven
Resilience field trips and workshops will be offered on Sept. 16 at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison and on Oct. 2 at West Haven Town Hall, Eco Park and other locations.
#DontTrashLISound campaign opening event a success
The 10th annual #DontTrashLISound campaign got underway on Aug. 8 with a cleanup at Fort Trumbull State Park and the surrounding neighborhood in New London. The event drew more than a dozen volunteers, who collected 102 pounds of trash.
What if there was no trash to pick up?
This op-ed article, published in The Day, The Connecticut Mirror and Connecticut Hearst newspapers, announces the kickoff of the 10th annual #DontTrashLISound campaign on Aug. 8 with a cleanup at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London.
National education network honors CTSG’s Diana Payne
Connecticut Sea Grant Education Coordinator Diana Payne received the The Sea Grant Education Network’s annual Award for Excellence at its annual meeting on July 11. The award honors the network’s work in making environmental literacy and education accessible to all formal and nonformal learners.
Wrack Lines receives Award of Excellence in 2026 APEX contest
The Wrack Lines magazine Editor’s Column has been chosen for an Award of Excellence in the 2026 APEX contest for publication excellence.
LIS Marine Debris Action Plan 2025-2026 Progress Summary
During the 2025–2026 reporting period, 14 partner organizations reported implementation of the Long Island Sound Marine Debris Action Plan, advancing efforts to prevent, research, and remove marine debris.