House unanimously passes “Don’t Sell Plum Island” bill
In a bi-partisan, bi-state effort, the U.S. House has passed Congressman Zeldin’s bill for an impartial study of Plum Island and a halt to marketing it to developers.
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Congressionals support committee passage of “Don’t Sell Plum Island” amendment
The House Homeland Security Committee has unanimously approved an amended version of Congressman Lee Zeldin’s “Don’t Sell Plum Island” bill. Next step: a vote in the full House!
High Praise for Hyde Pond
On Saturday, May 7, Save the Sound, a bi-state program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment, hosted a celebration and volunteer event at the site of the former Hyde Pond Dam. Project leads, neighbors, about 30 volunteers joined forces to plant native vegetation along Whitford Brook where a barrier blocked water flow and fish passage for up to 350 years.
HUGE Turnout for Pond Lily Planting
On April 9, between 150 and 200 volunteers came together with Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, state Rep. Pat Dillon, and other agencies and officials to plant native shrubs and shoots along the bank of the West River in New Haven.
A new logo reflecting our growth and unity
We’re moving to new headquarters to accommodate our growing staff and launching a change to our public face–one new great logo!
EPA Nitrogen Strategy is Strong Start for Sound
Eight regional organizations celebrate renewed commitment to breathing oxygen back into Long Island Sound waters
Launching the Save Oswegatchie Hills Coalition
CFE is co-launching Save Oswegatchie Hills Coalition with local grassroots groups Save the River-Save the Hills and the Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve to protect a fragile coastal forest in East Lyme.
Pond Lily dam removal begins – with benefits for fish and flooding
On November 5, we celebrated the official start of our Pond Lily dam removal project in New Haven with neighbors, scientists and engineers, and government partners.