An Estuary of National Significance
Improving Long Island Sound's water quality helps sustain one of the region's most beautiful resources. Learn more about water quality
Restoring the Sound’s Tidal Wetlands
Tidal wetlands are one of 12 habitats being restored through the LISS Habitat Restoration Initiative. Learn more about habitats
Managing Watersheds
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund helps fund watershed groups to protect habitats and improve water quality in tributaries of Long Island Sound. Learn more about watersheds
Conserving Natural Areas
The goals of the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative are to conserve natural areas, increase access to the Sound, and plan for multiple uses. Learn more about the LISS
Volunteer for the Sound
From beach cleanups to monitoring tagged horsehoe crabs, you can volunteer to help restore and protect the Sound.
LIS Features Fund Grant Program
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Kelp being harvested on Jan. 30 at the Thimble Island Oyster Farm off Branford.
About the Study
The Long Island Sound Study (LISS) is a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations and individuals. These people are working together to protect and improve the health of the Sound. Learn more
Sound Health Update
Our report on the health of Long Island Sound, from water quality to fish populations, with special features on climate change, audio reports on projects to improve the Sound, and what you can do to protect the Sound.
News Room
02.14.13
LIS Futures Fund Grant Proposals — Since 2005 the program has invested $10.5 million in 261 projects in communities surrounding the Sound. Continue Reading
02.06.13
Sound Bytes January/February 2013 — Read the January/February issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
01.14.13
Economic Value Proposals Sought — The project will estimate the economic value of the Long Island Sound watershed using the most current economic data and methodologies. Continue Reading
01.08.13
Proposals Sought for Tool to Measure Nitrogen Reductions — Applicants are being asked to submit proposals to evaluate and recommend a nonpoint source pollution and stormwater tracking tool for the Long Island Sound watershed. Continue Reading
12.14.12
Long Island Sound Study to Investigate Climate-Related Risks to Natural Resources — New Climate Change Initiative Announced: The LISS-funded project investigates climate change impacts on key wildlife and ecosystem resources in Long Island Sound. Continue Reading
11.28.12
Sound Bytes November/December 2012 — Read the November/December issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
11.21.12
Deadline Extended for Climate Change Proposals — Applications for two separate climate change projects now will both be due on Friday, Dec. 14. Continue Reading
11.06.12
— EPA is providing updates and information on the response to Hurricane Sandy Continue Reading
Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference — The 23rd annual conference, sponsored by NEIWPCC, will be held in Portsmouth, NH on May 15 and May 16. Details
Long Island Sound Citizens Summit—Oct. 28 — This year theme is on: The SoundVision Action Plan: Exploring and Identifying Priorities for Long Island Sound. Details
Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference: May 17-18 — NEIWPCC's annual conference on nonpoint source pollution will be held in Saratoga Springs. Details
Healthy Yards, Safe Waters: March 19 — This conference will highlight the positive relationship between organic land care, a beautiful yard, healthy eating and healthier local and global environment. Details
Connecticut Conference on Natural Resources: March 7, 2011 — Presentation themes will include Long Island Sound and coastal Connecticut, threats to Connecticut's forests, and fish and wildlife management. Details
February 2013
Sound Bytes January/February 2013 — Read the January/February issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
Contaminants Issue — Fall 2012 Sound Update newsletter focuses on pathogen and toxic contamination in the Sound Continue Reading
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