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New Index Evaluates the Health of Long Island Sound
A collaborative effort has culminated in the launch of an innovative macroinvertebrate‑based assessment tool for Long Island Sound bays and harbors. Developed by contractor Tetra Tech alongside the Connecticut Department…
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Annual Nonpoint Source Conference Focuses on Climate, Outreach and Implementation
The 34th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Conference was held in coastal Old Saybrook, Connecticut in early April. This year’s theme, “Climate Resiliency through NPS Outreach and Implementation,” underscored the vital…
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New Report Assesses Mercury Contamination in Fish Tissue Taken From Connecticut Lakes
A recent analysis of tissue samples by the University of Connecticut (UConn) detected largemouth bass with high mercury concentrations in several waterbodies. Human consumption of contaminated fish tissue can result…