I have the pleasure of representing Connecticut’s Fifth District in Congress – among the state’s five districts, it’s one of only two that don’t border the Long Island Sound itself. Of course, that doesn’t mean my part of the state isn’t inextricably linked to the Sound in a thousand ways both large and small. Our […]
As my time in the Senate comes to a close, I often reflect on the great experiences and occasional achievements I have enjoyed while representing the great State of Connecticut. When so much of our work in Congress is based on questions that are urgent, it is especially meaningful to have contributed to preserving something […]
Some of my earliest memories are of summer days spent by the Sound, and evenings of barbecues, fireworks and theater. The powerful beauty and significance of this precious natural resource inspire us to protect and preserve it. In the fights I’ve waged against those who would harm the Sound, I have learned a significant fact […]
This spring, House and Senate leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly created the Long Island Sound Caucus. Never before have so many legislators teamed up to tackle environmental, energy and economic issues impacting Long Island Sound. The caucus is bipartisan and includes a bi-state strategy of working with New York legislators to identify and address […]
The Long Island Sound has made great strides in recent years, and Long Island Sound Week is an opportunity both to evaluate our progress and reaffirm our commitment to preserving it for future generations. Long Island Sound has been designated an Estuary of National Significance for its value as a habitat for fish, shellfish, and […]
On Earth Day 2011, I joined more than 75 volunteers at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme to complete a beach restoration project two years in the making. Men and women from across the state gathered to plant native vegetation to maintain the fragile dune system and build a sustainable habitat for wildlife. But […]
Long Island Sound defines our region—it is both our heritage and our future. Whether a critical transportation route and settlement area for a newly minted country, a cornerstone of economic development during a rising industrial age, a livelihood for those working shellfish beds, or a quiet spot for boating and beach-going, it is part of […]
