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Low river herring numbers threaten our Long Island Sound ecosystem
April 16, 2024 — These forage fish need better protections so they can continue to provide meals for birds, larger fish, and other wildlife
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Close up on a droplet of clear sap coming out of a metal tree tap in a sugarbush
Sugarbush in Monroe鈥檚 Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
March 21, 2024 — CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
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Red-tailed Hawk perches on branch with one talon extended to hold partial body of a rodent. The other side of the animal is in its mouth.
Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them
March 19, 2024 — Content warning: This article sadly includes a description of a deceased owl that was brought to our Sharon 探花精选 Center鈥檚 Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic.
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Close up selfie of Allison Middlemass, surrounded by bird illustrations.
Allison Middlemass Soars from Crew Leader to Community Coordinator
March 07, 2024 — 鈥淲hen that position ended for the season. I was like, [鈥 I鈥檝e gotta keep going with this.鈥
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Recap of 2024 Biennial Budget Adjustment Proposal
February 13, 2024 — Governor Lamont proposes funding opportunities for climate change planning and adaptation
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Ten high school-aged youth stand and kneel together, all wear orange t-shirts indicating they are Salt Marsh Stewards.
2023 Coastal Season Report Out
November 30, 2023 — Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year
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Victoria O'Neill Joins 探花精选 as Director of Coastal Resilience
November 28, 2023 — Victoria will lead our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in Connecticut and New York.
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A group of Eco-Leaders in a field working together to plant a tree.
Environmentalist Futures Take Root with the Eco-Leadership Corps
October 04, 2023 — In its third year, the Greenwich 探花精选 Center program is preparing students for a future in conservation.
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Red Knot points long beach down towards sand, foraging for food. Red is visible on its stomach.
New Law Aims to Increase Horseshoe Crab Populations
August 21, 2023 — Migratory birds like the Red Knot depend on crab eggs to fuel their long journey north.
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