Some snaps from Explore the Mill last weekend, part of our Urban Waters Initiative (UWI) events series. Thank you to everyone who came out! Check out our upcoming UWI events: savethesound.org/take-action/up…

You know what they say about water quality . . . when it rains, it’s poor. Week 9 of our bacteria monitoring season—our first week this year when every sample was collected in wet weather conditions—confirmed as much: savethesound.org/what-we-do/hea…

We had so much fun at the Waterford Day Parade last weekend. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who put the Save the Sound float together!

For the sixth time in 10 weeks this season, every sample in our bacteria monitoring program in the western Sound was collected under dry conditions. Check out the full results for Week 10: savethesound.org/what-we-do/hea…

Listen to young people. They are speaking truth and calling for important, immediate local #ClimateAction. 🌊🌊🌊 ctmirror.org/2024/08/18/new… Sierra Club Connecticut Department of Transportation BikeWalkCT CT transit Save the Sound Sustainable CT

This weekend was the 20th anniversary celebration of the Niantic River Appreciation Day's kayak regatta! Save the Sound joined Save the River Save the Hills and participants from around the state to paddle the river and enjoy the natural beauty of Oswegatchie Hills.

New Britain has electric school busses! “These are the kids of Connecticut. So, we've put a lot of time and effort into making sure we bought the right vehicles with the safest setup.” said Bryony Chamberlain, vice president of school busses for DATTCO. nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new…

This weekend devastating flooding swept through the Long Island Sound region as a costly reminder of the consequences of inaction on climate change. With lives at stake, we can't afford to delay. Read Save the Sound's press statement here: savethesound.org/.../1-in-1000-…

“I haven’t gone to a gas station for almost 3 years. It costs a lot less to own [an EV]... I don’t have to worry about the maintenance that I used to have with a gas car.” Learn more about why this Chesire, CT family drives #CleanerCars: youtu.be/aUEvQl0YTgg?si… #ACCII

Connecticut residents and business owners can self-report property damage following catastrophic flooding. Here's how: trib.al/hTWAvNL

Amazing amphibians like this spotted salamander rely on a connection of two key ecosystems for their habitat: vernal pools for breeding and vegetative upland areas for shelter, when they’re not breeding. Learn more: savethesound.org/2024/07/29/cha…

CT DEEP is eager to engage communities in its permitting and policymaking process. If you want to shape environmental policy or share concerns about permits that could affecting your neighborhood, then this is your opportunity! portal.ct.gov/deep/environme…

From now until September 15, every dollar you give to support critical Save the Sound programs, like the Soundkeeper program, will be matched up to $30,000 by a fellow supporter. Give now while your support DOUBLES! savethesound.org/soundkeeper24

July's high electric bills were a cause of concern for many Connecticut residents. Read about the real cause of the rate increase and what we can do about it in Charles Rothenberger's recent Op-Ed in the Hartford Courant : courant.com/2024/08/23/opi…

City government is now collecting and making public air quality data through 11 recently installed air quality sensors, which shine a light on just how much hazardous haze New Haveners take in with every breath. newhavenindependent.org/article/air_qu…

Join us for a 1.5-mile tour of English Station and Mill River District with experts and local leaders to learn about ongoing efforts to hold polluters accountable, neighborhood revitalization plans, and climate resilience projects. eventbrite.com/e/english-stat…