Overall failure rates drop, but high bacteria counts persist despite another dry monitoring season For the second straight year, overall failure rates dropped in Save the Sound’s annual fecal indicator bacteria monitoring season. Of the 745 water samples collected by staff and volunteer community scientists from 66 locations from Greenwich, CT, through Westchester County and […]
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 […]
New Haven, CT—Save the Sound is proud to announce the 2025 Sound Environment Changemaker, the North Shore Land Alliance. The Sound Environment Changemaker award recognizes environmental champions in the Long Island Sound region who are taking action to protect and improve our regional environment, and to ensure that our natural resources are vibrant, healthy, and […]
After months of community members expressing concern over the impact of a proposed casino project in Ferry Point Park—including rejections from Community Board 10 and the NY City Council—the Community Advisory Committee voted 5-1 Monday to allow the Bally’s Corp. application to advance to the final step in the approval process. Throughout the application process, […]
Save the Sound is proud to celebrate the second Connecticut Sustainability and Resilience Week from September 28 to October 4, 2025! This annual observance, declared by Governor Lamont, recognizes that Connecticut residents are facing increasingly unpredictable weather, from this summer’s heat waves to last year’s flooding, and need solutions to build a healthier future. […]
In the first half of 2025, there was a flurry of federal actions aimed at environmental deregulation. As of September 9, 2025, President Trump has signed 199 Executive Orders, including those to “reinvigorate” the coal industry, withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, and rescind the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations implementing NEPA—the National […]
Save the Sound has been involved in the fight to protect Oswegatchie Hills for many years. Here’s an update from our partners about an ongoing tradition to raise awareness and preserve the lands surrounding this natural gem: Most days, the trails of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve (OHNP) offer a peaceful escape – perfect for a […]
