Save the Sound Condemns Failure of Connecticut Yankee Council of Boy Scouts of America to Preserve Land

APRIL UPDATE: Thanks to the advocacy of Attorney General William Tong, the deadline for an offer has been extended to May 1, 2022. Community members and conservation partners are still actively working to protect Deer Lake. Killingworth, CT ­– Save the Sound has condemned the actions of the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts […]

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A Blue Plan for Long Island Sound

There’s a lot going on in and around Long Island Sound. It’s 1320 square miles of saltwater and sun; beaches, ports, and marshes; sailboats, tankers, and lobster pots. To ensure a good and prosperous future for Long Island Sound, we need to build an inventory of our current uses and create a guide for the future.

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Fridays in the Field #1: Interview with John Hudak of the South Central CT Regional Water Authority

This is the first installment in our “Fridays in the Field” series.

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Bethel Referendum: VOTE NO today to protect drinking water reservoirs

The Town of Bethel is holding a voter referendum today on the sale of Bethel Water Department to Aquarion Water Company.

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Connecticut Forest & Park Association: Footpaths through the forests of Connecticut

One of the best places to enjoy the outdoors on a hot summer day is in the shade and serenity of the forest.  In Connecticut, forests are never too far away since approximately 55 percent of the state is forested.  In fact, a greater percentage of Connecticut residents (72 percent) live within half a mile […]

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