The work we do together all year to protect and restore the water, air, and land in our Long Island Sound backyard will also protect your summer. Healthy waters to swim in, and to drink. Less trash underfoot on the beach. Fish migrating upstream to their spawning grounds and your fishing pole. Beautiful nature to […]
Bond Commission and Lamont approve funding Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action applauds Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for approving $18 million in climate-related investments authorized by the General Assembly through Public Act 25-125 (House Bill 5004), which was signed into law earlier this year. The funding includes $12 million for efficiency retrofit loans and $6 million to expand the Residential Energy […]
Rye, New York – Save the Sound has launched the new Alexander Center for Ecological Action, which brings together our Ecological Restoration program and the Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute to build a healthier future for the Long Island Sound region through innovation and leadership. The Alexander Center for Ecological Action has been made possible […]
New Haven, CT –As international climate decision-makers gather in Belem, Brazil this week for COP 30, young advocates took to the streets across the world for a global Fridays for Future mobilization. In New Haven, over 20 advocates came together with New Haven Climate Movement, Save the Sound, and Sunrise New Haven in front of […]
As climate disasters increase in frequency and severity, calls to improve “climate resilience” have spread around the nation. It’s an easy buzzword to repeat, but what does it actually mean? Climate issues are complex and understanding them isn’t easy. In 2024, Save the Sound launched the Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate and Resilience Institute to communicate those answers. With that in mind, here are three things you should know […]
Environmental professionals from across the country gather in New Haven to learn and share natural solutions for resilient shorelines. New Haven, CT —The Henry L. and Grace Doherty Climate & Resilience Institute at Save the Sound co-hosted a Tech Transfer Workshop in New Haven with Restore America’s Estuaries last Wednesday and Thursday. Over 300 coastal and estuarine habitat restoration professionals and stakeholders […]
Long Island Sound is a beautiful resource enjoyed by thousands of residents for boating, swimming, and fishing. However, climate change increasingly impacts our recreation. Going to the beach? First check if the water quality is safe for swimming. Want some seafood at a local restaurant? Better check for contamination warnings. Teaching your children to fish? You might need to go elsewhere if your local […]
DEC directed to release greenhouse gas emissions regulations by Feb. 6, 2026 A decision issued Friday by the New York State Supreme Court ordered the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue rules and regulations to comply with greenhouse gas emissions limits established by the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The ruling addressed a […]
