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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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
08.10.12
New York Kicks-Off Multi-Year Seafloor Mapping Project of Long Island Sound — The Stony Brook University Research Vessel Seawolf is being used to gather information and data on the Sound's seafloor to help guide decisions about the uses of the Sound. Continue Reading
08.09.12
Invasive Species Issue — Summer 2012 Sound Update discusses invasive species that have been introduced into the Sound and ways that managers are trying to control these populations. Continue Reading
07.09.12
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS RIVERS: Secretary Salazar Creates National Blueways System, Designates Connecticut River and Its Watershed as First National Blueway — The CT River has been named the nation's first National Blueway Continue Reading
07.09.12
NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson to Begin New Seafloor Mapping Project of Long Island Sound this Summer — Seafloor mapping project begins in Long Island Sound Continue Reading
07.05.12
Proposals Sought for Assessing Biological Nutrient Removal Retrofits — NEIWPCC is seeking proposals for a study to assess low cost BNR retrofits of wastewater treatment facilities in the upper Long Island Sound watershed. Continue Reading
06.04.12
Long Beach West Restoration Team Receives National Award for Outstanding Coastal Protection — The project reestablished 35 acres of beach to its natural state for the benefit of people and wildlife. Continue Reading
05.25.12
Proposals Requested for GIS Needs Assessment — NEIWPCC is seeking applicants to perform a Geographic Information System (GIS) Needs Assessment to support LISS environmental management goals. 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
July 2012
Sound Bytes July/August 2012 — Read the July/August issue of Sound Bytes. Continue Reading
Invasive Species Issue — Summer 2012 Sound Update discusses invasive species that have been introduced into the Sound and ways that managers are trying to control these populations. Continue Reading
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