Explore a diverse range of opportunities, from webinars hosted by our project experts to engaging volunteer events like rain garden plantings or cleanups—there’s something for everyone! Don’t forget to check this page regularly for updates. Discover the festivals and gatherings where we’ll have a presence, contribute to our cause through fundraisers, and stay tuned for upcoming workshops and collaborative projects.
Connecticut Cleanup Program
August through October
Sign up now!
The Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of shoreline. Let’s stop trash in its tracks! Join us in this effort by registering to cleanup our beaches, rivers, parks, and natural spaces.
Rain Garden Installation
September through October
Volunteer Opportunity
Rain gardens divert water from manmade surfaces into gardens planted with native shrubs, grasses, flowers, layered soil, and sand, which together work to filter out harmful stormwater pollutants.
This year, we are installing residential rain gardens throughout New Haven and Hamden and are looking for volunteers to assist us in this important work.
Latine and Puerto Rican Voices for Environmental Justice Roundtable
Tuesday, October 15, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hartford, CT
In celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, Save the Sound and the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO) are partnering for a discussion focused on understanding the environmental challenges faced by Latine communities in Connecticut, while also highlighting Latine leaders’ dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Register here.
Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting
Monday, October 21, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Seymour, CT
Join Save the Sound and NVCOG for our second Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting! This meeting will include project updates, discussion of the recent sediment report results, and Q&A session. Food will be provided. Register here.
This event will also be offered virtually as a view-only livestream on Save the Sound’s YouTube page. If it is easier for you to tune in virtually, we encourage you to do so.
Crisis to Compliance:
A Legal Battle for Clean Water
Member-Exclusive
Wednesday, October 23 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Webinar
Save the Sound’s litigation and advocacy campaign is working to end nitrogen pollution in Long Island Sound, which causes dead zones and toxic algae blooms. Join us for a members-only lunch ‘n’ learn to hear how sewage overflows from aging infrastructure are being addressed through sewage right-to-know laws and Clean Water Act litigation.
Our team identified a regional issue in Westchester County and 11 municipalities. Over 8 years, the lawsuit led to $100 million spent to repair 665 miles of sewer pipes and established that municipalities can be liable for violations at non-municipal sewage plants. Register here.
Save the Sound 2024 Annual Meeting and Reception
Thursday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Stamford Yacht Club
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Save the Sound, we invite you to Save the Sound’s Annual Meeting and reception on Thursday evening, October 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM to be held at Stamford Yacht Club. This member event presents a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with our dedicated supporters and dynamic community of change-makers. Registration is required. Register here.
Community Events
ColleCTive Climate Action Forum
CT State Community College Middlesex
Wednesday, October 23 · 8:30am – 3:30pm
Join policymakers and other stakeholders across Connecticut as we discuss how to collaboratively create implementable climate action plans! The ColleCTive Climate Action Forum will convene public and private sector experts and community-based organizations to identify opportunities for multisector coordination while working to create a more sustainable Connecticut. Notetakers will record input from attendees throughout the event and identify opportunities to incorporate those suggestions into the plans.
English Station Power Plant and Mill River District—Walking Tour(s)
2 Haven Street New Haven, CT 06513
Wednesday, October 23 · 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Discover the rich history and ongoing revitalization efforts at the English Station Power Plant and Mill River District with community leaders and stakeholders. These guided walking tours offer insights into this unique industrial site and its environmental significance. Participants will learn about the area’s ecological restoration and community engagement efforts.
Get More Involved
Become a Cleanup Captain!
Connecticut Cleanup Captains are volunteer leaders of local inland and coastal waterway cleanups as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.
Questions? Email Annalisa at apaltauf@savethesound.org.
Event FAQ
How do I watch the recording of a previous webinar, panel, or discussion?
You can view recordings of our previous events in our virtual archive.
I would like to volunteer. How do I sign up?
Thank you for your interest! Click here to learn more.
How do I become a member of Save the Sound?
For just $25 a year, you’ll fuel on-the-ground projects that help your neighborhoods and ecosystems adapt to escalated climate threats, protect your clean water through hands-on science, community collaboration, legislative advocacy, and legal action, and preserve your region’s threatened forests, islands, and riverfronts. Become a member here.
I have a question about an event. Who should I contact?
Please contact Amanda James at ajames@savethesound.org or 203-787-0646 ext. 130.
