Engaging STEM and Place-Based Environmental Literacy
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 22, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
Professional development for teachers and outdoor education programming are successfully reaching K-12 youth in NY’s Long Island Sound region.
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Innovative Resilience Planning and Grant Support Initiatives in the Long Island Sound Region
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2025)
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 22, 2025
NYSG is successfully implementing responsive programming to address complex challenges in coastal communities.
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In Media: Long Island Sound Study’s Halloween Coastal Clean a Spooky Success
Marine Debris - News
Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
More than 20 local volunteers of all ages joined together to collect trash from the sands of West Meadow Beach in Setauket, NY, as part of the third annual Halloween Coastal Clean.
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In Media: Celebrating Long Island Sound Day
Long Island Sound Study - News
Jun 14, 2025
Jun 14, 2025
NYSG Director Rebecca Shuford spoke on the importance of collaboration, saying, "New York Sea Grant is proud to collaborate with many federal, state and local partners to help protect and improve Long Island Sound.
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2024 LIS Research Conference: Science Serving the Sound
Research – News
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Talks and poster presentations from the day-long NYSG-hosted event related to one or more of four main themes, each one representing an important aspect of protecting the Long Island Sound and reflects the goal of the conference and its attendees.
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Three NYSG Extension Specialists Honored for Superior Programming
Awards - News
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
Michael Ciaramella, NYSG’s Seafood Specialist, and Jessica A. Kuonen, NYSG's Hudson Estuary Resilience Specialist each received an award at 2024's Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant regional conference and the New York State Marine Education Association bestowed the Bob Abrams Meritorious Award upon Jimena Perez-Viscasillas.
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NYSG Communications and Extension Staff Receive Three Awards for Their Electronic Deliverables
NY Coastlines - Press Release
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
National APEX “Public Awareness Social Media Campaign” Award for #LISoundFacts comes a month after two Fair Media Council Folio Awards, regional prizes bestowed to Sea Grant for #LISoundFacts and NY Coastlines, its flagship e-newsletter
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Publications: Success Stories
Extension - 2025
May 26, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
Included in this annual review are over 40 summaries of select work conducted by our program's extension specialists and funded researchers to develop and provide stakeholder-driven, science-based information, tools, and other resources that support local communities, businesses, and individuals.
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$10.4+ Million in Funds for Over a Dozen New Long Island Sound Research Studies
Long Island Sound (Research) - Press Release
Apr 26, 2025
May 31, 2025
A major investment to five institutions in New York and Connecticut — including Stony Brook University, City University of New York, and Cornell University — focus on key aspects of Long Island Sound ecosystem.
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LI Sound Study's New NYSG Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professional
Long Island Sound Study - News
Apr 23, 2025
May 31, 2025
Benjamin Goldberg is the sixth Sea Grant extension professional on Long Island Sound Study's Sustainable and Resilient Communities team.
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Updated Bronx River Intermunicipal Watershed Plan Released
Long Island Sound Study - Press Release
Apr 13, 2025
May 31, 2025
Contacts:
Alyssa Perez, Communications and Development Assistant, E: media@bronxriver.org
Sara Powell, NYSG Sustainable and Resilient Communities Extension Professional, Westchester County, E: slp285@cornell.edu, Phone: (914) 369-1591
Bronx, NY, December 17, 2024 - the Bronx River Alliance and members of the Bronx River Watershed Advisory Committee celebrated the release of the updated Bronx River Intermunicipal Watershed Management Plan, which includes a new chapter on Climate ...
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$2.15M for Sea Grant Research on NY’s Coastal Environment, Economies and Communities
Research - Press Release
Jan 12, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
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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Over $1M Awarded to Support Resilience Planning in 15 Long Island Sound Communities
Long Island Sound Study - Press Release
Dec 19, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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Long Island Sound Study Launches New Resilience Resource Hub Website
Long Island Sound Study - Press Release
Sep 05, 2024
May 31, 2025
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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New York Sea Grant Research: 2024-26 Projects
Research - News
Sep 01, 2024
May 31, 2025
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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NYSG Brings Educators to the Shore and Ocean Literacy into Classrooms
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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Breaking Down Barriers to a Resilient Long Island Sound
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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Resilience Training Series Empowers Coastal Long Island Sound Communities
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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Environmental Justice Needs Assessment for Communities in LI Sound Region
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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Coastal Erosion Forums Enhance Knowledge and Coordination Across LI Sound Communities
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2024)
Aug 12, 2024
Jun 16, 2025
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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In Media: LI Sound Study Work Group Helps Create Plan To Protect Island's Vulnerable Marshland
Long Island Sound Study - News
Nov 21, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Protecting Water Quality, from Far above the Earth
Research – News
Aug 21, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Exploring Undersea Habitats, and Conserving Them
Research – News
Aug 17, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound Facts - Social Media Campaign
Long Island Sound Study - News
Jul 27, 2023
May 31, 2025
#LISoundFacts is a collection of facts about the health of Long Island Sound and its diverse habitat and wildlife.
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On YouTube: ABC 7's 'Kickoff to a Long Island Summer' — Sea Grant Examines the Health of the Sound
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
May 28, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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On Air: New York Sea Grant to Look at Ways to Reduce Pollution in Waterways
Marine Debris - News
May 17, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Sea Grant and LISS's 2023 Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums
Long Island Sound Study - News
May 16, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: NY Sea Grant Awarded $5.2M To Fight Waterway Pollution
Marine Debris - News
May 12, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: $5.2+M Awarded to NY Sea Grant to Address Marine Debris
Marine Debris - News
May 12, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound Environmental Justice Needs Assessment Underway
Long Island Sound Study - News
Apr 28, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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NY Sea Grant Awarded $5.2+M in Federal Funding to Address Marine Debris
Marine Debris - Press Release
Apr 28, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Free Shuttle to Offer Trips to Long Island Sound Beaches For Those Lacking Rides
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 26, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Long Island Sound Research Projects Land $6.3M
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 26, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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On Air: Nine Long Island Sound Research Studies Receive Federal Funding
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 26, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Research Projects on Protecting Long Island Sound to Be Funded With $6.3M in Grants
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 26, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Aquarium-Led Project Focuses on Salt Marshes
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 26, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Two SBU Long Island Sound Research Projects Receive NYSG Funding from $6.3M Suite
Long Island Sound (Research) - News
Apr 25, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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In Media: Legislator Anker Recognizes New York Sea Grant Specialists
Coastal Processes & Hazards - Press Release
Apr 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher Program Returns
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Community Science LI Educational Webinars Year Two
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 24, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Regional Needs Assessment: Building a Sustainable & Resilient Long Island Sound
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Flushing Climate Meeting: Preparing Communities for Future Flooding
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Community Engaged Internship Comes to The Bronx
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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First Annual Long Island Sound Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound Marine Debris Plan Completed
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
Mar 23, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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More Than $6.3 Million in Funds for New Long Island Sound Research
Long Island Sound (Research) - Press Release
Feb 28, 2023
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound: Showcasing Local Stewardship Opportunities
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 15, 2022
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound: Sea Grant Interns Bring Long Island Sound Habitats to Virtual Classroom
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 15, 2022
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound: Outreach Coordinator for NYC and Westchester County
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 15, 2022
May 31, 2025
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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Long Island Sound: Building a Sustainable & Resilient Long Island Sound Watershed
Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Aug 14, 2022
May 31, 2025
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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