About 10 percent of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of Long Island Sound. That makes the Sound one of the most densely populated areas in our nation.
While it's true that our beautiful coastal region remains a jewel among New England scenic attractions, overdevelopment is threatening to change it forever. Many marine habitats have been degraded and even lost. Warmer temperatures, sea level rise, pollution and invasive non-native species have all contributed.
In an effort to reverse this loss and save our environmental legacy, Save the Sound has partnered with public and private community organizations, landowners, and the general public. It's our shared goal to restore 300 acres of degraded coastal marsh habitat between 2008 and 2011. We also plan to restore an additional 50 miles of river habitat for migratory fish passage.
Already, this partnership has resulted in major improvements. Fish breeding habitats that were blocked for more than a century are now open. Our volunteers have also managed the funding for these projects and continued to monitor them. All the while, we have increased public awareness through outreach and education.
Please click here to view the report "The Economic and Market Value of Coasts and Estuaries: What's At Stake?".
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