| 12/19/2024 |
Over $1M Awarded to Support Climate Resilience Planning in 15 Long Island Sound Communities | Long Island Sound Study - Press Release: LIS Resilience Planning Support Program provides planning support to advance climate resilience-focused projects by matching communities with qualified contractors to assist with their needs, with no match required from communities.
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| 09/05/2024 |
Long Island Sound Study Launches New Resilience Resource Hub Website | Long Island Sound Study - Press Release: Long Island Sound Study announces the official launch of the Long Island Sound Resilience Resource Hub website, a user-friendly platform designed to enhance the resilience of New York and Connecticut coastal communities.
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| 09/01/2024 |
New York Sea Grant Research: 2024-26 Projects | Research - News: NYSG has awarded approximately $2.15 million to support 10 research projects, the results of which will directly address multiple high priority community, economic, and environmental objectives.
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| 08/13/2024 |
NYSG Brings Educators to the Shore and Ocean Literacy into Classrooms | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024): LIS Mentor Teacher Program provides peer-to-peer, hands-on, place-based and STEM-focused professional development opportunities, brings ocean/environmental literacy into classrooms throughout LIS’s Coastal and Inland Communities.
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| 08/13/2024 |
Breaking Down Barriers to a Resilient Long Island Sound | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024): The Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program is an innovative and responsive approach to increasing sustainable and resilient-focused project implementation across the LIS coastal watershed
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| 08/13/2024 |
Resilience Training Series Empowers Coastal Long Island Sound Communities | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024): LISS Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professionals developed a multi-part series of virtual and in-person events to empower participants to increase the resilience of their communities to climate change and other environmental threats
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| 08/13/2024 |
Environmental Justice Needs Assessment for Communities in LI Sound Region | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024): This environmental justice needs assessment, conducted by NYSG and LISS partners, will help shape future environmental programming and resources to be more useful, relevant, and accessible to underserved populations.
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| 08/12/2024 |
Coastal Erosion Forums Enhance Knowledge and Coordination Across LI Sound Communities | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024): The Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums held in Suffolk and Nassau Counties brought together more than 90 state and local decision-makers, planners, engineers, and environmental professionals to learn and discuss how to address erosion and increase community resilience.
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| 11/21/2023 |
In Media: LI Sound Study Work Group Helps Create Plan To Protect Island's Vulnerable Marshland | Long Island Sound Study - News: Long Island Sound Study's Sustainable and Resilient Communities Work Group's “goal is to help communities anticipate and overcome disturbances caused by a changing climate" such as sea level rise, extreme weather events and other impacts.
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| 08/21/2023 |
Protecting Water Quality, from Far above the Earth | Research – News: Satellites have been used in a study led by a City College of New York investigator to monitor water quality in the Long Island Sound — taking measurements over wide spans of territory and time.
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| 08/17/2023 |
Exploring Undersea Habitats, and Conserving Them | Research – News: NYSG-funded researchers from SBU SoMAS used mathematical models to explore and understand undersea habitats, with the aim of conserving them.
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| 07/27/2023 |
Long Island Sound Facts - Social Media Campaign | Long Island Sound Study - News: #LISoundFacts is a collection of facts about the health of Long Island Sound and its diverse habitat and wildlife.
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| 05/28/2023 |
On YouTube: ABC 7's 'Kickoff to a Long Island Summer' — Sea Grant Examines the Health of the Sound | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: As highlighted in the Eyewitness News annual summer special, a suite of new projects focusing on Long Island Sound are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 05/17/2023 |
On Air: New York Sea Grant to Look at Ways to Reduce Pollution in Waterways | Marine Debris - News: Funding, part of a larger $27M funding effort by NOAA (Sea Grant’s parent organization), supports four projects focusing on ways to reduce plastic and other types of pollution in NYS’s coastal and river waterways.
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| 05/16/2023 |
Sea Grant and LISS's 2023 Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums | Long Island Sound Study - News: Two early May 2023 forums brought together a total of 90 attendees (including state and local decision makers, municipal state, and other stakeholders) working to address coastal erosion along the Long Island Sound shoreline.
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| 05/12/2023 |
In Media: NY Sea Grant Awarded $5.2M To Fight Waterway Pollution | Marine Debris - News: Funding, part of a larger $27M funding effort by NOAA (Sea Grant’s parent organization), supports four projects focusing on ways to reduce plastic and other types of pollution in NYS’s coastal and river waterways.
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| 05/12/2023 |
In Media: $5.2+M Awarded to NY Sea Grant to Address Marine Debris | Marine Debris - News: Funding, part of a larger $27M funding effort by NOAA (Sea Grant’s parent organization), supports four projects focusing on ways to reduce plastic and other types of pollution in NYS’s coastal and river waterways.
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| 04/28/2023 |
Long Island Sound Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Underway | Long Island Sound Study - News: Long Island Sound Study is working with a natural resources consulting group to assess the needs, concerns, and challenges facing underserved populations and vulnerable communities related to their coastal environments.
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| 04/28/2023 |
NY Sea Grant Awarded $5.2+M in Federal Funding to Address Marine Debris | Marine Debris - Press Release: Funding, part of a larger $27M funding effort by NOAA (Sea Grant’s parent organization), supports four projects focusing on ways to reduce plastic and other types of pollution in NYS’s coastal and river waterways.
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| 04/26/2023 |
In Media: Free Shuttle to Offer Trips to Long Island Sound Beaches For Those Lacking Rides | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/26/2023 |
In Media: Long Island Sound Research Projects Land $6.3M | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/26/2023 |
On Air: Nine Long Island Sound Research Studies Receive Federal Funding | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/26/2023 |
In Media: Research Projects on Protecting Long Island Sound to Be Funded With $6.3M in Grants | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/26/2023 |
In Media: Aquarium-Led Project Focuses on Salt Marshes | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/25/2023 |
In Media: Two SBU Long Island Sound Research Projects Receive NYSG Funding from $6.3M Suite | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 04/23/2023 |
In Media: Legislator Anker Recognizes New York Sea Grant Specialists | Coastal Processes & Hazards - Press Release: The goal of Kathleen and Elizabeth’s work is to help communities anticipate and overcome disturbances caused by a changing climate, including sea level rise and extreme events. They continue to partner with Legislator Anker to provide education and resources for communities dealing with coastal erosion along Long Island’s north shore.
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| 03/24/2023 |
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher Program Returns | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): The Long Island Sound (LIS) Mentor Teacher program supported by NYSG and the LIS Study estuary program connects educators with local resources.
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| 03/24/2023 |
Community Science LI Educational Webinars Year Two | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG’s successful Community Science LI webinar series of 2021 continued in 2022, connecting the public with the local environment through participatory science.
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| 03/23/2023 |
Regional Needs Assessment: Building a Sustainable & Resilient Long Island Sound | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professionals facilitated a needs assessment to understand climate-related environmental challenges and barriers to action in Long Island Sound communities.
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| 03/23/2023 |
Flushing Climate Meeting: Preparing Communities for Future Flooding | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG and partners’ outreach to local communities includes access to science-based expertise and resources to better address potentially deadly climate-related challenges.
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| 03/23/2023 |
Community Engaged Internship Comes to The Bronx | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG participation in National Sea Grant’s Community Engaged Internships program provides professional development to undergraduate students from underrepresented and Indigenous communities as well as benefitting local communities.
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| 03/23/2023 |
First Annual Long Island Sound Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professionals have created a new foundation for focusing shared interest in building the resilience of Long Island Sound communities.
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| 03/23/2023 |
Long Island Sound Marine Debris Plan Completed | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023): NYSG in partnership with CT Sea Grant identified and prioritized goals, objectives, strategies, and actions and completed an Action Plan to reduce marine debris in their shared coastal region of Long Island Sound
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| 02/28/2023 |
More Than $6.3 Million in Funds for New Long Island Sound Research | Long Island Sound (Research) - Press Release: These new projects — focusing on Long Island Sound marshes, water quality, public beaches and seeking information that can be used to improve the conditions of the estuary for humans and wildlife — are supported by more than $6.3 million in total funds.
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| 11/22/2022 |
LI Sound Resilience Grants: Local Municipalities and Community Organizations Encouraged to Submit | Long Island Sound Study - News: A new LIS Resilience Planning Support Program in addition to a second round of the LIS Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program are now available for municipalities and community organizations.
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| 08/15/2022 |
Long Island Sound: Showcasing Local Stewardship Opportunities | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022): The Community Science Long Island 2021 webinar series developed by New York Sea Grant and Seatuck, with local scientists and researchers, highlighted the value of getting involved in local resource monitoring.
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| 08/15/2022 |
Long Island Sound: Sea Grant Interns Bring Long Island Sound Habitats to Virtual Classroom | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022): A New York Sea Grant-developed educational tool virtually connects teachers and students from classrooms to New York’s coastal habitats.
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| 08/15/2022 |
Long Island Sound: Outreach Coordinator for NYC and Westchester County | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022): New York City and Westchester County communities are now assisted by New York Sea Grant’s new Long Island Sound Study Outreach Coordinator.
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| 08/14/2022 |
Long Island Sound: Building a Sustainable & Resilient Long Island Sound Watershed | Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022): New York Sea Grant has added new extension specialists to the collaborative regional framework that is strengthening the environmental, social, and economic well-being of Long Island Sound communities.
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| 05/30/2022 |
New York Coastlines, Spring 2022 | Publications - Articles: Check out stories from the Spring 2022 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release this Fall, likely in mid-late November, to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online.
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| 05/29/2022 |
In Media: Opinion — Everyone Can Help Make Clean Beaches a Reality | Marine Debris - News: This year’s #DontTrashLISound campaign isn’t going to be harping so much on the ubiquitous litter problem as on solutions — big, small and in-between. Every action people take builds momentum and positive peer pressure for friends and neighbors to join in keeping clean our communities and our most important waterway — Long Island Sound.
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| 05/29/2022 |
In Media: Annual #DontTrashLISound Campaign Aims to Reduce Plastic Pollution | Marine Debris - News: For the fifth consecutive year of the #DontTrashLISound social media campaign partners focus on hope for reducing plastic pollution in the estuary by highlighting positive steps people are taking to address the issue.
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| 05/29/2022 |
In Media: Legislator Anker and NYSG to Host a Public Presentation on Coastal Erosion | Coastal Processes & Hazards - News: The informational session focuses on erosion, the recession of bluffs and shorelines, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disturbances caused by the changing climate.
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| 05/19/2022 |
Sea Grant Partners to Promote Upcoming Flushing, NY Climate Meeting | Long Island Sound Study - Press Advisory: Just ahead of 2022's storm season, Flushing, NY community gathers for Climate Meeting hosted by Sea Grant, Columbia University, and NYC Emergency Management
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| 05/18/2022 |
LI Sound Marine Debris Action Plan Organizes Bi-State Partners for Cleaner Coasts, Waterways | Marine Debris - Press Release: Consumer litter, tiny plastic shards, lost or improperly discarded fishing gear and other trash will be more effectively removed or kept out of LIS under the Marine Debris Action Plan for the estuary completed under the leadership of CTSG and NYSG.
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| 04/04/2022 |
Plastic Pollution and You: NY Sea Grant Curriculum Teaches Ways to Reduce Impact | Marine Debris - Press Release: NYSG has published “Plastic Pollution and You,” a 126-page, 15-lesson curriculum focused on a man-made threat to the quality of New York’s marine and freshwater aquatic ecosystems.
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| 03/25/2022 |
New Sea Grant Specialists in NY and CT Help Expand LI Sound Study's Basin-wide Sound Efforts | Long Island Sound Study - Press Release: Sea Grant programs in New York and Connecticut have hired a team of new Long Island Sound Study professionals dedicated to protecting the communities, economy, and environment of the Sound.
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| 03/25/2022 |
NYSG Expands Long Island Sound Study Outreach Programs in New York City / Western Basin | Long Island Sound Study - Press Release: NYSG has provided outreach and education on coastal issues in New York City and Westchester for decades, but never with a position fully dedicated in those areas to Long Island Sound.
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| 03/16/2022 |
2022 Long Island Sound Research Conference | Long Island Sound (Research) - News: The 2022 Long Island Sound Research Conference will be held at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday May 18, 2022.
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| 03/11/2022 |
In Photos: The Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher Program is BACK! | Long Island Sound Study - Press Release: The Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher Program is accepting 2022 applications from 5th—12th-grade educators interested in leading workshops, which teachers across New York can look forward to taking part in the Fall.
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