The Mystery of Plum Island’s Wildlife Will Soon be Revealed

This article is the first in a series which will follow the work of the New York Natural Heritage Program, and a team of scientists as they complete a year-long comprehensive field study of the fauna and flora of Plum Island, NY. 

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A Plum Site to Plumb The Coast, In Depth

Steve Resler, retired scientist and active diver, tells us why Plum Island is the perfect site for underwater research and exploration. 

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Save the Sound Puts Feds on Notice: Endangered Species Call Plum Island Home

Federal government’s planned sale of island would put endangered wildlife at risk.

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Art Show: The Natural Beauty of Plum Island

You’re invited! The first joint show of two artists: John Sargent in pastel and paint, and Bob Lorenz in photography. Opening Reception Thursday, November 6th 5:00 to 7:30 pm Light refreshments provided. RSVP to tarcher@ctenvironment.org or 203-787-0646 x117 Acton Library 60 Old Boston Post Road Old Saybrook, Connecticut You’ll enjoy beautiful depictions of Plum and engage […]

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Guest Post: Senator Blumenthal on Protecting Plum Island

This guest post by Senator Richard Blumenthal highlights the need for federal conservation measures to protect Plum Island. Save the Sound thanks Senator Blumenthal for his longstanding role as a champion of Plum Island. 

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CFE/Save the Sound 2013 Year-in-Review

2013 was another exciting and successful year for the Connecticut Fund for the Environment and its program, Save the Sound. We helped secure $1 billion for Connecticut’s Clean Water Fund to help towns pay for much-needed sewer system upgrades. We have been working on a number of land conservation projects, including thousands of acres in […]

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