Long Island Sound Partnership

Long Island Sound Partnership These people are working together to protect and improve the health of the Sound. Learn more at: http://www.LISPartnership.org

The Long Island Sound Partnership is a bi-state partnership consisting of federal and state agencies, user groups, concerned organizations, and individuals dedicated to restoring and protecting the Sound. The Long Island Sound Partnership is part of the EPA's National Estuary Program and is a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators (EPA, New York State Department of Environmental Cons

ervation, and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection), user groups, and other concerned organizations and individuals.

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for guided hikes, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore the coast with local experts...
05/28/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for guided hikes, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore the coast with local experts. Learn about the plants, geology, and habitats that make Rocky Neck special while enjoying a morning outdoors with family and friends.

đź“Ť Rocky Neck State Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM

Learn more: https://trailsday.org/events/celebrate-rocky-neck-state-park/

We’re excited to join partners from across the region, including The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, to support ecosystem resilience and improve public access along the coast. Stop by to learn more during Trails Day!

The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, Connecticut Sea Grant, Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Overflowing with fertilizer? A new map, known as the Long Island Sound Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool, can help...
05/27/2026

Overflowing with fertilizer? A new map, known as the Long Island Sound Lawn Fertilizer Outreach Targeting Tool, can help.

The tool aims to help educators, communicators, and resource groups identify where nitrogen pollution from fertilizer would most likely be reduced by the right neighborhood behavior-change program. Click the link to learn more, and find nitrogen hotspots near you.

Photo: David Dickson. The tool allows a user to find places around Long Island Sound where pollution outreach campaigns would be most effective.

https://lispartnership.org/2026/05/tackling-too-much-fertilizer-new-tool-aims-to-reduce-lawn-pollution-in-long-island-sound/

05/21/2026

Rivers and roads, rivers and roads! Meet the new interactive mapping tool designed to help communities find problematic road-stream crossings in their area.

These crossings, known as culverts, are built for water flow. But if they're undersized or damage, they can cause negative effects for the immediate ecosystem, like spreading invasive species.

The Road-Stream Crossing Prioritization Tool includes more than 300 culverts assessed on-site by Save the Sound and The Nature Conservancy in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties. Check out the crossings near you.

https://lispartnership.org/2026/05/a-river-runs-through-it-meet-the-tool-helping-to-restore-water-flow-across-the-sound/

Scientists are forecasting another relatively small hypoxia zone in Long Island Sound for 2026, continuing a recent tren...
05/20/2026

Scientists are forecasting another relatively small hypoxia zone in Long Island Sound for 2026, continuing a recent trend of lower hypoxia levels.

Hypoxia occurs when oxygen levels in bottom waters become too low for many marine species to thrive. While this year’s forecast is encouraging, forecasts can still change throughout the summer depending on weather and environmental conditions, including rainfall, wind, storms, and temperature.

Researchers will continue monitoring conditions across the Sound throughout the season.

Explore the full forecast and interactive dashboard: https://epa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/c6d045dea8ec48a49d3270c2e2e6ba89

K–12 teachers and non-formal educators are invited to the NY Botanical Garden on Thursday, June 4 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 P...
05/14/2026

K–12 teachers and non-formal educators are invited to the NY Botanical Garden on Thursday, June 4 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a free, hands-on professional learning experience exploring how gardens, rivers, and coastal ecosystems are interconnected.

Hosted by New York Sea Grant and New York Botanical Garden, and in partnership with the Bronx River Alliance, this workshop features classroom sessions and outdoor exploration in the beautiful spring meadows, forest and stream located within the Botanical Garden, with topics including Sound Ideas for homes and gardens, water quality monitoring, Long Island Sound watershed and river ecology, and environmental stewardship.

Space is limited, register by May 27: https://ow.ly/5xAV50YZ8zK

Questions? Email: [email protected]

NYC teachers at the nature-based solutions workshop last month had a plant-astic time learning about nutrient bioextract...
05/01/2026

NYC teachers at the nature-based solutions workshop last month had a plant-astic time learning about nutrient bioextraction methods that improve water quality in the Long Island Sound.

Planting aquatic organisms, like kelp and seaweed, in the Sound helps reduce excess nitrogen in our waterways, and supports biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Thanks to Seaweed City, NYC Water and Connecticut Sea Grant for speaking at this event!

Photos: Robert Burg, NEIWPCC; Nina Robbins, Seaweed City

Education doesn’t stop in the classroom.This month, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York S...
04/30/2026

Education doesn’t stop in the classroom.

This month, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York Sea Grant and SUNY Maritime College hosted NYC teachers interested in water quality for a professional learning experience in the Long Island Sound.

Participants found new resources for their classrooms and explored SUNY Maritime’s research boat.

The next generation is in good hands.

Photos: Kristine Fetkovich, NYC Water

This is what Earth Day looks like here.Not just beaches -- but backyards, streets, and everyday choices.If you live in t...
04/22/2026

This is what Earth Day looks like here.

Not just beaches -- but backyards, streets, and everyday choices.

If you live in the Long Island Sound watershed, the water around you drains into the Sound, carrying everything with it.

That’s why protecting Long Island Sound doesn’t start at the shoreline. It starts at home.
Small actions can have lasting impacts. Every box you check helps keep our waters cleaner and our ecosystems healthier.

âś… How many will you check off this Earth Day?

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