Our Blog: Green Cities, Blue Waters
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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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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Meaningful protections for vulnerable species will extend around entire Long Island Sound Horseshoe crabs in New York State finally will receive meaningful protections after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act into law on Friday. When the law takes full effect in 2029, the harvesting of horseshoe crabs—which are considered vulnerable to regional extinction—for […]
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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 […]
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The Stump Pond Dam in Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY was constructed as a mill 227 years ago on the Nissequogue River, creating a 100-acre pond behind it. In August 2024, an unnamed thunderstorm breached the dam, unleashing the dam material and a flood wave from the impounded water to the downstream reaches of […]
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Soundkeeper Bill Lucey encouraged about prospects for recovery in Long Island Sound region While Amendment 10 did not get reinstated to the New England Fishery Management Council’s official priorities list for 2026, the Council did add some of its key components that could protect shad and river herring during Thursday’s final session of its December […]
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Bally’s in line to develop 3 million square foot complex on 17+ waterfront acres of Ferry Point Park After a lengthy process that saw Bally’s bid to develop and operate a casino and hotel complex in Ferry Point Park in the Bronx rejected at both the community board and City Council levels, Save the Sound […]
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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 […]
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