The Long Island Sound Study sustainable and resilient communities extension professionals have established two assistance programs–the Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program and the Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program.
2023
Wrack Lines articles recognized in statewide competition
Wrack Lines magazine articles by CTSG Associate Director Nancy Balcom and Research Coordinator Syma Ebbin have been selected by the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists for honors in its 2023 awards contest.
CTSG research coordinator among Sea Grant award recipients
CT Sea Grant Research Coordinator Syma Ebbin was among a team from Northeast Sea Grant programs chosen for a 2023-2024 Northeast Superior Programming Award for their work on building offshore wind energy capacity within the Northeast Sea Grant Consortium.
2023 CT Sea Grant Annual Report summary now available
The fiscal 2023 annual report summary, which presents an overview of CT Sea Grant funding, research investments and projects in fisheries and aquaculture; environmental literacy; workforce development; resilient communities; and coastal ecosystems and watershed is now available.
Recording of 2nd Annual Bi-State SRC Workshop available
The second Annual Bi-State Sustainable and Resilient Communities Workshop took place on Dec. 7, 2023.
Wrack Lines explores the many facets of marine education
Learn about the inspiring journey of a mini sailboat, lessons from beaches and school aquariums and the unique geology of the Connecticut shoreline in the new Wrack Lines magazine. More good reading can be found in articles about the ocean literacy campaign and ocean identity research.
Book launch & author talk for beach and dune guide Nov. 29
The public is invited to a book launch and author talk on “Connecticut’s Sandy Shores: An Introduction to the Geology, Plants and Animals” at 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 in Room 103 of the Lowell P. Weicker Jr. Building at UConn Avery Point.
Long Island Sound School network applications sought
Interested in joining like-minded educators in protecting the Long Island Sound watershed and inspiring the next generation of stewards? Become part of the Long Island Sound (LIS) School network and make a commitment to the protection and conservation of local watersheds, LIS and our one global ocean.
Seaweed growers urged to pursue markets in plant-based foods
Plant-based alternatives to meat, milk and other foods derived from animal products are the fastest growing sector of the food industry, as more consumers identify as “flexitarians” who want to eat in a healthier, more environmentally friendly way.
CTSG expert offers insight into resilience
WSHU radio recently interviewed Deborah Abibou, CT Sea Grant assistant extension educator for sustainable and resilient communities, as part of its new Sound Science series.