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.
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LIS Research Conference brought collaboration and success stories to CT
Just like the waters of the Long Island Sound, the science which supports the Sound is always evolving. That sentiment shone brightly during the convening of researchers and stakeholders at the 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference, held in Mystic on June 4 and 5.
Guide to Some Common Seaweeds of Long Island Sound’s Rocky Shore
To request a pdf of the “Guide to Some Common Seaweeds of Long Island Sound,” send an email to: Judy Benson at: judy.benson@uconn.edu. Jpeg version available for download.
‘Wandering with Water’ teacher workshop this summer
The workshop will be offered as part of the Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 22 at Danbury High School.
Research to study coastal habitats, sea life, threats to humans
Six research projects on coastal and marine questions—focusing on salt marshes, microscopic sea creatures, shellfish and seaweed aquaculture, coastal flooding and public willingness to invest in state park resilience projects—have been selected for funding by CTSG.
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!
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.
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.
Gathering to learn and share what’s new in the shellfish world
Keeping Connecticut’s oyster and clam populations healthy and accessible for recreational and commercial harvest is no simple task. Just ask the approximately 60 volunteer overseers of shellfishing in their towns who attended the Jan. 24 Annual Gathering of Shellfish Commissions.
Save the Date for 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference
The Long Island Sound Research Conference will take place on June 4-5 in Mystic, CT. Oral presentations and posters across disciplines in natural and social sciences that contribute to the four themes of the Long Island Sound Partnership CCMP are welcome.