Coal pollutes. A century and a half of burning coal for our nation’s power supply has contributed to dirty air in cities, global climate change that is bringing stronger storms to Connecticut, and environmental devastation in Appalachia. In recent years, however, communities and power suppliers have begun to realize that our electricity needs can be […]
Last summer, Tropical Storm Irene ravaged Connecticut’s shoreline, destroying homes, businesses, and precious habitats. Parts of the state recovered quickly from the storm, but for those along the shoreline, it has taken months to rebuild; for some, the process is still ongoing. Sea level rise and intensifying storms are increasing concerns as climate change impacts […]
Spring is a great time to remove marine debris from beaches and riverfronts that has washed ashore over the course of winter. Trash along our shorelines is more than just an eyesore; it can have hazardous impacts on fish, wildlife and even local tourism. It’s important to ensure our coastlines are in tip-top shape before […]
Last weekend, we were joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Dan Esty, NOAA Restoration Ecologist Jim Turek, State Senator Len Fasano, State Representative Mary Mushinsky, and Steve Gephard from CTDEEP to celebrate the completion of our Wallace Dam Fishway Project and dedicate it to former Wallingford resident Harry […]
For those of you who haven’t seen yet, Save the Sound is partnering with Groupon for one week only for a deal that benefits our habitat restoration program. The details are as follows: $12 is the cost of the deal and helps us buy plants for our habitat program We’ve already had over 30 people […]
Welcome to our blog! Think of it as a place where you can take part in the conversation about protecting our home state of Connecticut and our extraordinary natural resource, Long Island Sound. Water is one of the remarkable things about our region. There is the Sound, of course, but there are also 2,000 miles […]
