River herring are down this year. What’s up with that?
A troubling article from the Pew Charitable trusts highlights the need for protection and restoration of river herring from source to sea.
Category: Water
Guest post: How Hempstead Harbor’s clam recovery is fueling the local economy.
Hempstead Harbor becomes NY’s second-highest producer of hard clams, adds nearly $1.36 million in value to local economy, says director of Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee
Sound Swim Alert, Saturday August 15
Sound Swim Alert: A Beautiful Day for Enjoying the Sound. Long Island Sound beaches are open today in Westchester County, Nassau County, and Greenwich.
SAVE THE SOUND SUES WESTCHESTER COUNTY OVER CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS
Save the Sound’s legal complaint alleges health risks and environmental harm from repeated release of untreated sewage.
Our Water Quality Monitoring Results for July
Our staff and volunteers have tested 51 sites in Westchester County and Greenwich for water-borne bacteria. Here’s what they found.
A suburban adventure on the West River & its tributaries
Doused in bug spray, wielding a clipboard, a walking stick, and a machete, it’s early but I’m glad to be outside before the heat sets in and the bugs come out. I’m here with Brian Holdt—a member of CFE/Save the Sound’s Green Projects Team—and we’re on an adventure.
Sound Swim Alert, Saturday July 25
Beaches are Open! It’s a beautiful summer day and beaches in Westchester and Nassau County are open! We hope you will get out and enjoy some Sound swimming. To see which local beaches are open for swimming, check here on Green Cities Blue Waters, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or sign-up to receive swim alerts as […]
Sound Swim Alert, Sunday July 19
Beaches are Open! With hot temperatures and clear skies it’s a great day to hit the beach and stay cool!