Connecticut Sea Grant

09/03/2026

Please join CTSG in supporting the Friends of Connecticut State Parks at its annual meeting an dinner Oct. 1! Register at: friendsctstateparks.org/upcoming-event/annual-meeting-2026/.

09/03/2026

Wood asters are one of our late-summer blooming native wildflowers. Please keep our parks and pathways trash-free so we can fully enjoy our local beauties! Join a cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/get-involved/events/

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, so don't miss this timely program led by CT Sea Grant's Juliana Barrett! It will take place from 5:30-6:30 Sept. 16 at the Otis Library, 261 Main St., Norwich. Admission is free! More information: https://otislibrarynorwich.libcal.com/event/17243922

09/02/2026

Down with throwaway plastic water bottles, up with reusable ones! Save money, help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint all at once! Join a cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/get-involved/events/

09/01/2026

Just announced! The 2027 Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund is seeking applications for projects in the Long Island Sound community! More information: https://seagrant.uconn.edu/?p=14749

09/01/2026

So cool how most of us are now in the habit of bringing reusable bags to the grocery store! So glad CT got rid of single-use plastic bags at retail stores!! Join a cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/cleanups/

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

When you take your morning walk, take along a bucket or bag and pick up trash along the way! You'll be keeping it out of Long Island Sound! Join a cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/2026cleanups/

08/28/2026

Save the date! Sept. 19 is International Coastal Cleanup Day and several groups including CTSG are hosting a cleanup on Long Wharf Drive in New Haven to mark the end of our 10th annual campaign! Join this or another cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/2026cleanups/

08/27/2026

On your next trek in the woods, take along a bag or bucket and make it a PULIKING excursion - PICKING UP LITTER WHILE HIKING!
Anyone for PULIVING or PULISHING?
Join a cleanup: https://www.savethesound.org/2026cleanups/