Smallest low-oxygen 'dead zones' in Long Island Sound since 1987

Efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution in the Sound, include wetlands restoration, upgraded septic systems, stormwater filtration projects and upgrades to sewage treatment plants.

There’s something important changing in Long Island Sound. Why the EPA calls it ‘historic.’

According to officials, hypoxia has impacted up to half of the Long Island Sound’s waters each summer. Results from the ...
Long Island Press

Great Neck Village Officials Association awarded grant for shoreline resiliency

The Great Neck Village Officials Association was named one of 14 recipients of grants from the Long Island Sound Resilience ...
WSHU

Hypoxia levels in Long Island Sound are the lowest in decades

Long Island Sound has reached a historic milestone in water quality, with low-oxygen conditions at its lowest levels since ...
Newsday

Long Island Sound conservation efforts land $12.5 million in grants

More than $12 million in grants will be funneled into conservation projects for Long Island Sound, officials have announced. The federal money is distributed through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund ...
Swimming World

Swim Across America – Long Island Sound Open Water Swim Makes Waves to Fight Cancer

Join the 33rd annual Swim Across America – Long Island Sound open water swim to make waves to fight cancer on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This fun and inspiring event attracts more than 800 swimmers, ...