The Long Island Sound Study (LISS), a NEIWPCC program partner, has opened a 60-day public comment period for formal review of the full draft 2025 Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). LISS develops and implements a management plan that establishes priorities for conservation, research and funding for the estuary and its watershed. The CCMP serves as a critical blueprint to guide future decisions and addresses a wide range of environmental protection and restoration issues. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide specific comments on the revised vision statement, mission statement, goals, objectives and actions in the CCMP from September 23–November 22.
“Through collective effort, the quality of the Sound’s waters and habitats are substantially improved, but there’s more to do,” said Mark Tedesco, director of the EPA Long Island Sound Office. “Long Island Sound stakeholders are encouraged to share their thoughts on the new plan and help set priorities for the next decade.”
Input on the draft plan will help shape future efforts to restore and care for the Long Island Sound watershed. To view the draft plan and submit comments visit LISstudy.net/PLAN.