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PRESS RELEASE: CT Coalition for Climate Action 2026 Legislative Agenda: Affordable Energy, Sustainable Jobs, & Healthy Communities

Hartford, CT—today, the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action released its priorities for the 2026 legislative session.   The Coalition, a broad-based and growing group of 168 health care providers, scientists, environmental organizations, religious groups, and others representing more than 300,000 members, was formed two years ago to address the climate crisis and environmental health and economic burdens facing Connecticut.  “The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action brings […]

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PRESS RELEASE | Save the Sound’s 2026 CT Legislative Priorities: Ensuring Affordability, Protecting Clean Water, & Supporting Communities

New Haven, CT—Save the Sound released its priorities today for the 2026 Connecticut Legislative session, which starts this Wednesday, February 4, and runs until May 6.   Advance Affordable, Renewable, Efficient Energy  “Energy affordability is on everyone’s mind, and the best way to keep energy costs manageable is to continue investing in energy efficiency and clean energy resources,” said Charles Rothenberger, Save the Sound’s director of Connecticut government relations. “This allows us to address grid reliability issues while reducing reliance on expensive peaking […]

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Press Release: Save the Sound, American Rivers, and the Farmington River Watershed Association seek FERC regulation of Rainbow Dam

Water quality and fish passage are key concerns  New Haven, CT – Three environmental organizations are asking the federal government to regulate the Rainbow Dam, located in Windsor, CT, to help stop ecological harm.  The Rainbow Dam blocks off 96 percent of the Farmington River watershed to the migration and movement of many aquatic species, […]

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Press Release: Save the Sound applauds Gov. Hochul’s clean water commitments in 2026 State of the State agenda

$3.75 billion proposed over five years for clean water infrastructure funding Save the Sound applauds Governor Hochul’s proposal of “a bold five-year, $3.75 billion commitment to water infrastructure, with $750 million in funding per year.” The Governor did not mention this investment in her annual State of the State address on Tuesday, but it was […]

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Press Release: Save the Sound sets legislative agenda for second session of 119th Congress

Reauthorization and funding of Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act, National Estuary Program remain top priorities As the second session of the 119th U.S. Congress gavels to a start, Save the Sound is focused on legislation that reauthorizes the Long Island Sound Partnership and National Estuary Program and robust funding for both programs in Fiscal […]

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Press Release: Save the Sound announces priorities for 2026 NYS legislative session

New York’s 2026 legislative session begins in Albany on Wednesday, January 7, amid heightened concerns about state budget shortfalls and affordability. Save the Sound acknowledges these challenges but also recognizes the urgency to strengthen state-level policy and funding to protect clean water and habitats, coastlines, and communities from the increasing impacts of climate change. “We […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Save the Sound Reacts to the Halting of Five Offshore Wind Projects

New Haven, CT— Yesterday, the Trump Administration paused five offshore wind projects currently under construction, citing defense concerns. Among these five is Revolution Wind, which was scheduled to begin delivering power to Connecticut and Rhode Island in 2026.  “The administration’s action in halting several offshore wind projects that are currently under construction threatens rather than enhances the nation’s security,” […]

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Year in Review 2025: Saving the summer, year-round

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 […]

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