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2025
June 13, 2025: Save the Sound Pans Passage of Parkland Alienation Bill by NYS Legislature
June 13, 2025: Save the Sound Applauds NYS Legislature for Passing Westchester Sewer Bill
June 5, 2025: MIDNIGHT WRAP UP: Environmental Outcomes of the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session
June 4, 2025: Connecticut Takes Action on Climate Change
May 29, 2025: Connecticut State Legislature Passes Bill to Prepare for Climate Impacts
May 29, 2025: Young Climate Champions: Announcing the Winners of the Student Climate Poster Contest
May 20, 2025: 2025 Long Island Sound Beach Report released by Save the Sound
May 19, 2025: Save the Sound files comments defending Endangered Species Act regulations
May 15, 2025: Climate Resilience Bill SB 9 Passes the Connecticut State Senate
May 1, 2025: Climate Bill HB 5004 Passes the Connecticut State House
April 22, 2025: Youth Climate Voices at the Capitol on Earth Day
March 14, 2025: Climate Bills HB 5004 and SB 9 Pass out of Connecticut State Environment Committee
March 14, 2025: Save the Sound Releases 2024 Cleanup Data
January 22, 2025: Save the Sound responds to Gov. Hochul’s executive budget proposal for FY2026
January 20, 2025: Save the Sound’s response to President Trump’s Inaugural Address
January 8, 2025: Save the Sound responds to Governor Lamont’s State of the State address
January 6, 2025: Save the Sounds 2025 CT Legislative Priorities: Clean Water, Resilience, Justice
January 6, 2025: Save the Sound announces priorities for 2025 NYS legislative session
2024
December 16, 2024: Save the Sound launches regional climate policy and science institute
November 21, 2024: Brief Filed in Challenge of Tweed Airport Expansion’s Environmental Assessment
November 12, 2024: Statement on choice of Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
October 15, 2024: Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Identifies Challenges, Celebrates Leaders
October 10, 2024: 2024 Long Island Sound Report Card Released by Save the Sound
August 19, 2024: 1-in-1,000-Year Flooding Stresses Urgency of Climate Action
July 22, 2024: Save the Sound Celebrates trio of EPA climate grants awarded to Connecticut
July 3, 2024: Paddle for the Sound Event to Benefit the Health of Long Island Sound July 12 to 21
July 1, 2024: Save the Sound attorneys urge denial of new pipeline compressors in Connecticut
June 28, 2024: Save the Sound responds to SCOTUS decision weakening agency powers
June 24, 2024: CT Advocates Call for Climate Action in Special Session
June 7, 2024: Horseshoe Crab Protection Bill Passes NYS Legislature
June 7, 2024: NYS has Chance at Getting Cleaner as Senate Passes Waste Reduction Bill
June 6, 2024: Comprehensive PFAS Protections Passed in NYS Senate
June 3, 2024: Advocates Call for Climate Action in CT Special Session
May 23, 2024: Gov. Hochul Signs Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act into Law
May 15, 2024: Save the Sound Releases 2023 Beach Grades in Advance of New Swimming Season
May 13, 2024: Celebrate World Fish Migration Day Along the Farmington River
May 9, 2024: CT Confirms Climate Laggard Legacy in 2024 Session
May 9, 2024: Environmental Outcomes of the 2024 Connecticut Legislative Session
May 6, 2024: Bill to reduce toxic PFAS passes CT Senate; advocates urge House passage
May 3, 2024: Planting Continues at “Reconnecting Rivers” Dana Dam Removal Celebration
May 2, 2024: Save the Sound attorneys oppose new natural gas infrastructure in New York
May 1, 2024: Climate Bill HB 5004 Passes the Connecticut State House
April 25, 2024: Connecticut Fails to Meet Climate Pollution Mandate as Emissions Trend Upward
April 24, 2024: Young Climate Champions: Announcing the Winners of the Student Climate Poster Contest
April 23, 2024: May 4, “Reconnecting Rivers” Dana Dam Removal Celebration
April 22, 2024: Youth Activists and Environmentalists Unite for Climate Action on Earth Day
April 20, 2024: Key NYS Clean Water Funding Restored in State Budget
April 18, 2024: Climate Action Week 2024 Kicks off on Earth Day
April 16, 2024: Farmington River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
April 4, 2024: “Growing Momentum for Climate Action”
April 2, 2024: May 21 – Celebrate World Fish Migration Day Along the Farmington River
February 29, 2024: “Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action Supports Raised Bill HB 5004”
February 27, 2024: “Save the Sound Releases 2023 Connecticut Cleanup Data”
February 22, 2024: “Save the Sound statement on Good Neighbor arguments in Supreme Court”
February 6, 2024: “Save the Sound to appeal FAA’s Tweed decision”
February 6, 2024: “Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action releases 2024 legislative agenda”
January 31, 2024: “Save the Sound releases priority agenda for 2024 Connecticut legislative session”
January 29, 2024: “Save the Sound applauds state legal action to enforce cleanup of English Station”
January 25, 2024: “Save the Sound applauds AG Tong’s legal action to protect CT residents from PFAS”
January 23, 2024: “Hutchinson River Watershed Plan Open for Community Input”
January 16, 2024: “Dam Removal Report Illuminates the Effects of Stream Barriers”
January 11, 2024: “Save the Sound honored as National Medalist by The Garden Club of America”
January 11, 2024: “Save the Sound statement on dangerous breach of Fitchville Pond Dam”
January 10, 2024: “Save the Sound reacts to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address”
January 3, 2024: “Save the Sound releases our 2024 Legislative Agenda for New York State”
2023
December 22, 2023: “Response to Tweed Airport Environmental Assessment”
December 4, 2023: “CT Coalition for Climate Action statement on Clean Cars regulations”
November 21, 2023: “Save the Sound disappointed by two of Gov. Hochul’s recent vetoes”
October 31, 2023: “Save the Sound reports results of 2023 Bacteria Monitoring Program”
September 22, 2023: “Save the Sound applauds Gov. Hochul’s signing of resiliency bills”
September 21, 2023: “Recapping International Coastal Cleanup Day – 30 Cleanups Down, over 40 to Go”
August 30, 2023: “Residents Gather to Support Clean Cars and Trucks for Connecticut.”
August 7, 2023: “Annual anti-trash campaign targets Long Wharf area of New Haven for cleanup”
July 20, 2023: “Paddle for the Sound Event to Benefit the Health of Long Island Sound”
May 24, 2023: “Climate Advocates Connect with Legislators on Climate Day of Action in Hartford”Save the Sound Condemns Supreme Court Ruling as “Worst-Case Scenario” for Federal Wetlands Protections – Save the Sound
May 8, 2023: “Save the Sound Applauds CT AG Tong’s Letter on Plastic Microfiber Pollution”
May 3, 2023: “Save the Sound supports environmental investments in NYS budget”
April 20, 2023: “Climate Coalition: Greenhouse gas inventory shows need for urgent action”
April 14, 2023: “Construction Begins at Hamden Town Center Park to Install Large-scale Rain Garden”
April 13, 2023: “Save the Sound releases study on benefits of CT’s electric vehicle policies”
March, 10, 2023: “Preparations Begin at Merwin Meadows Park for Removal of Dana Dam”
March 3, 2023: “Save the Sound welcomes Future Frogmen”
January 4, 2023: “Save the Sound sets agenda for 2023 New York State legislative session”
January 4, 2023: “Save the Sound sets agenda for 2023 Connecticut legislative session”
2022
December 23, 2022: “Save the Sound Applauds Federal Funding Boost for Long Island Sound Study”
December 16, 2022: “Save the Sound Presented Empire Award by New York State Senator Shelley Mayer”
November 1, 2022: “Save the Sound Welcomes Denise Stranko as Vice President of Programs”
September 16, 2022: “Deer Lake Conservation Deal a Win for Ecosystem and Recreation”
September 7, 2022: “Save the Sound welcomes David P. Ansel as Regional Director of Water Protection”
August 31, 2022: “Suffolk County Legislature United in Asking President to Preserve Plum Island”
August 13, 2022: “Save the Sound Commends Passage of Inflation Reduction Act”
August 3, 2022: “Save the Sound applauds $580 million commitment to water protection in CT”
July 12, 2022: “Three Habitat Heroes Bolster 2022 Connecticut Cleanup in Effort’s 20th Year”
July 8, 2022: “CT Enviros Call for Aggressive Climate Action Despite Supreme Court Setback”
June 30, 2022: “Save the Sound Denounces West Virginia v. EPA Decision”
June 27, 2022: “Save the Sound announces fall leadership transition in 50th year” – Major News
June 21, 2022: “Save the Sound Joins CT Equity & Environmental Justice Advisory Council”
June 14, 2022: “Save the Sound Applauds AG Tong’s Combatting Deceptive Greenwashing Practices”
May 26, 2022: “Updated Sound-wide beach grades released…just in time for Memorial Day weekend!”
May 12, 2022: “Stony Creek Brewery’s New ‘Save the Sound Light Lager’ Supports Our Mission”
April 15, 2022: “Climate, Clean Water, Open Space Win in 2022-23 New York State Budget”
March 22, 2022: “Legislators and advocates call for water protections on World Water Day”
January 28, 2022: “Our 2022 Legislative Agenda for Connecticut”
2021
December 14, 2021: Save the Sound Takes Connecticut-wide Legal Action for Clean Water
November 23, 2021: Advocates Call on Lamont, CT Lawmakers to Keep Their Commitments on TCI
October 26, 2021: “Legal Victory for Oswegatchie Hills”
September 22, 2021: TCI Excluded from Agenda as Gov. Lamont Issues Call for Special Session
September 16, 2021: “Save the Sound Win for Sewage-Free Waters in Westchester”
September 15, 2021: Bronin, Docs, Biz, Enviros Call on CGA to Pass TCI in Special Session
September 7, 2021: CT is Failing Residents on Climate Action, New State Report Shows
August 20, 2021: Hydroland Fails to Act, 2021 Fish Run Fails at Kinneytown Dam
August 6, 2021: Scientists Dive to Grow Understanding of Plum Island Biodiversity
July 13, 2021: Hartford Activists & Health Experts Raise Concern on Air Pollution
July 10, 2021: Wins for LI Sound and Public Health; Unfinished Business on Climate
June 3, 2021: CT Health Professionals Call for Swift Passage of Transportation & Climate Initiative
May 3, 2021: “Guardians of Flushing Bay Joins the Unified Water Study”
March 24, 2021: “Save the Sound Identifies 18 Resiliency Projects in New Report”
March 17, 2021: “CT DEEP Staffing Cliff Threatens Key Protections, Warns Save the Sound Report”
January 10, 2021: Statement on Events at the U.S. Capitol
2020
October 23, 2020: “Bacteria Testing Reveals Chronic Issue of Fecal Contamination in Western Sound”
October 8, 2020: “Save the Sound & Darien Reach Sewage Pollution Deal”
October 6, 2020: “2020 Long Island Report Card Raises Concerns about Water Quality of Local Bays and Harbors” Watch the NY press conference here. Watch the CT press conference here or here.
October 2, 2020: “Save the Sound wraps up rain garden installations in New Haven”
July 22, 2020: “Preserve Plum Island Coalition Calls on Congress and New York State to Save National Treasure; Unveil Stakeholder Report, Envision Plum Island“ Watch the virtual press conference here.
May 13, 2020: “Reopen after 323 years—Save the Sound completes North Branford fishway”
April 23, 2020: “Final Electric Vehicle Roadmap released, Electric Vehicle Coalition weighs in”
March 26, 2020: “Region’s congressional leaders push for Plum Island protection”
2019
“CFE/Save the Sound optimistic about shared solar program final rules,” December 20, 2019
“Preserve Plum Island Coalition lauds new NY state law,” December 18, 2019
“Bacteria Testing Shows Persistent Pollution in Western Sound Waterways,” September 26, 2019
“International Coastal Cleanup Day 2019: Large turnout, tiny trash,” September 24, 2019
“Diverting Energy Funds Continues Harm to CT Families and Businesses,” June 26, 2019
“CFE/Save the Sound denounces Clean Power Plan rollback,” June 19, 2019
“NYS takes step to protect whales, seals, and sea turtles around Plum Island,” June 18, 2019
“May 17: Soundkeeper’s Terry Backer II patrol boat launch in Bridgeport,” May 15, 2019
“16 Miles of Upper Quinnipiac River Flow Free! Third Barrier Removed,” April 22, 2019
“World Water Day at CT Legislature,” March 22, 2019
2018
“Governor Malloy green-lights climate council’s greenhouse gas mitigation report,” December 18, 2018
“HEAVY RAINS PROMPT INCREASED FECAL POLLUTION, SAVE THE SOUND FINDS,” October 12, 2018
“Good News: Long Island Sound Report Card Reveals Substantial Improvement,” September 24, 2018
“Oswegatchie Hills advocates join East Lyme in appealing sewer decision,” September 11, 2018
“CFE applauds Gov. Malloy’s order to implement State Water Plan,” June 14, 2018
“Bloomfield, Canton, Woodbridge call for Shared Solar,” May 31, 2018
“Youth build green infrastructure skills at Beardsley Zoo planting,” May 17, 2018
“Lawsuit Filed Against Connecticut for Budget Raids,” May 15, 2018
“CFE/Save the Sound end-of-session report and comments on legislative victories,” May 10, 2018
“CFE/Save the Sound launches new website,” April 30, 2018
“Save the Sound completes fishway construction on Noroton River,” April 25, 2018
“CFE/Save the Sound on Offshore Drilling: ‘Gains too little, risk too high’,” March 9, 2018
“Save the Sound returns to Sunken Meadow State Park for marsh restoration,” March 6, 2018
“Plum Island Art Show comes to Hartford’s Legislative Office Building,” March 6, 2018
“Save the Sound starts fishway construction on Noroton River,” January 29, 2018
“Save the Sound starts fishway construction on Noroton River,” January 29, 2018
“CT’s First State Water Plan Approved by Water Planning Council,” January 24, 2018
“Governor’s Climate Council calls for 45% emissions reduction by 2030,” January 19, 2018
“Hartford calls for Shared Solar program,” January 9, 2018
2017
“Groups converge at City Hall to press for ‘fishable, swimmable’ waters in NYC,” December 13, 2017
“Gaps in Plum Island Contamination Cleanup Plans, New Report Finds,” November 30, 2017
“Draft energy strategy “overwhelmingly falls short,” says CFE,” September 25, 2017
“Change in Leadership at CFE/Save the Sound ,” August 17, 2017
“Declining conditions at some CT beaches in 2016, Save the Sound finds,” August 1, 2017
“CFE: Long-awaited Comprehensive Energy Strategy has wins and missed opportunities,” July 28, 2017
“Settlement reached with Village of Port Chester to Repair Sewer System,” August 8, 2017
“Soundkeeper Relaunched!,” August 3, 2017
“Environmental Groups Sue over Unsafe Waters in New York City,” June 29, 2017
“CFE/Save the Sound Reacts to Legislative Outcomes,” June 8, 2017
“Climate Impact to Connecticut without Paris Accord,” June 1, 2017
“Save the Sound Launches Unified Water Study of Long Island Sound,” May 17, 2017
“Siting Council rejects Killingly gas plant, citing lack of need and public benefit,” May 11, 2017
“CFE/Save the Sound reorganizes to strengthen mission and operations,” May 3, 2017
“Congressman Zeldin Re-Introduces Legislation to Preserve Plum Island,” April 28, 2017
“Soundkeeper and CFE/Save the Sound to join forces,” April 25, 2017
“Save the Sound breaks ground on Platt Street bioswales,” April 17, 2017
CFE/Save the Sound and Visionaries launch SavePlumIslandNY.org,” March 30, 2017
“CFE: Weakening tailpipe standards risks health and climate progress,” March 15, 2017
“30 plunge into frigid Sound to help save Plum Island,” March 13, 2017
“Danbury Sewage Pollution: CFE Files Amended Complaint,” March 3, 2017
“No need for new Natural Gas plant in Killingly, ISO New England auction proves,” February 16, 2017
“CFE/Save the Sound: EPA blackout is a red flag,” January 26, 2017
“Plum Island documentary featuring Sam Waterston premiers this week,” January 11, 2017