Photos can be powerful storytellers, even for the photographers themselves. Just ask Joe Orchardo. Often on daily walks with his wife around their shoreline neighborhood of Groton Long Point, he’ll snap a photo or two on his cell phone and upload them to MyCoast Connecticut.
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Field-based ecology teacher workshop planned for May 8
“Field-Based Ecology Along Long Island Sound,” a one-day, field-based ecology workshop at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 8.
Funding workshop: matching resilience needs with grants
The 62 people gathered at Gateway Community College came from urban, rural and suburban communities of all income levels, yet had some important characteristics in common. “Who cares about resilience?” asked CTSG Director Sylvain De Guise at the 3rd annual SRC Funding Workshop.
Abstract deadline extended! Registration now open!
Abstract submission deadline for the 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference extended to April 10. Abstracts are being sought on four themes of the LIS Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Registration for the conference now open!
Bay scallop hatchery featured in new shellfish video
The Aquaculture Video Series continues with a more regional focus with a visit to a bay scallop hatchery on Martha’s Vineyard on a picture-perfect day.
2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship open for applications
The NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship application period is open. Submission deadline is June 3, 2026. The fellowship provides a unique experience to graduate students with an interest in ocean and coastal resources and the national policy decisions affecting them.
Two more shoreline towns awarded resilience planning funds
Branford and Old Lyme are the latest towns receiving support for resilience planning through a Long Island Sound-wide collaboration, joining 14 other awardees in Connecticut and New York announced in November.
MyCoast Pilot Project Webinar: April Showers Bring…MyCoast!
Join this webinar to learn about the one-year-old Connecticut MyCoast pilot project, including a recap of the past year, updates on municipal activities and next steps for coastal Connecticut.
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher program seeks applicants
Now in its 24th year, the Connecticut Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher (LISMT) program is seeking two teams of teachers to provide a professional learning workshop for their peers.
Article in Nature features CTSG-supported arts project
Article in the journal Nature, “Science Finds Its Song,” explores how scientists are using music to communicate to a broader audience. A recent Connecticut Sea Grant-supported project, “Harmony of Nature” is included in the article.