Sound Swim Alert for Westchester
Update, Sunday, June 15: The beaches have reopened! Heavy rain on Friday has forced the closure of 10 Long Island Sound beaches in Westchester County today, Saturday, June 14.
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Connecticut & Carbon: What the EPA’s new rule means for our state
In a range between North Dakota at 10% and Washington at 70%, Connecticut needs to reduce emissions by 30%.
Mystic’s Majestic Whaler Sails Again
Over the last several years, a historical restoration project in Mystic, Connecticut has highlighted a formative part of our region’s heritage—the whaling industry of the 1700s and 1800s.
Westchester Sound Swim Alert for the Weekend of June 6 and 7
Sunday, June 8: The beaches are open today. Enjoy! The water quality is fine at Westchester’s Long Island Sound beaches, and they are open for swimming today, Saturday, June 7.
Press Release: CT’s Greenhouse Gas Report Marks Progress on Reductions
Connecticut on track to meet 2020 target, but needs a detailed plan for 2050
The EPA’s New Climate Rule: A Complete Breakdown
On Monday, the EPA proposed a landmark rule to limit carbon emissions from existing power plants. The goal is a 30% nationwide reduction from 2005 levels by 2030.
Another Chance to Protect Connecticut’s Street Trees
Over the last several months, Connecticut’s utility companies and the Public Utility Regulatory Authority have been going back-and-forth on a tree-trimming plan around power lines.
CT Environmental Groups Applaud Governor’s Veto of Fishing Season for Glass Eels
Fishery in Connecticut would have harmed Long Island Sound food web, other wildlife