Connecticut

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A group of Junior Forest Technicians and their mentor, Glen, pose for a group photo in a small wooded clearing.
Junior Forest Technicians Carve a Path for Their Futures in the Woods
September 02, 2022 — Forestry experiences at Bent of the River APP Center show students they can make a difference.
A red barn stands in a grassy area against a blue sky. There is a metal tower with antennae attached to its closest corner.
New Tower Will Track Migratory Birds Flying Over the State’s Northwest Corner
September 01, 2022 — The Sharon APP Center’s Motus wildlife tracking tower receives pings from tracking devices on birds, helping scientists better understand their movements.
Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
Coastal Resilience
Forest Owners Embrace Beavers and Blue Herons Follow
August 05, 2022
Several high school students stand on a beach, observing birds with a spotting scope.
A "Swap Day" for Connecticut's Student Conservationists
August 02, 2022 — Junior Forest Technicians and WildLife Guards traveled from woodlands to water to learn more about conservation in Connecticut.
Native plants line the side of a pond.
CT Landowner Converts Mowed Field, Other Habitat Into Haven for Birds
July 15, 2022
Salt Marsh Steward and volunteers planting at Great Meadows Marsh.
Over 138,000 Plugs Planted at Great Meadows Marsh
July 05, 2022 — Salt Marsh Stewards wrap up a successful season, Saltmarsh Sparrow nests discovered.
Coastal Resilience
Rosa exploring a forest.
Meet Our New Forester for the Birds
June 30, 2022 — As a Forest Program Associate for Connecticut and New York, Rosa Goldman works with local landowners to make their forests healthier for birds and other wildlife.
2022 Environmental Leadership Awards Celebrates Local Action-Takers
June 14, 2022
Roseate Tern.
Connecticut Establishes a New Law to Protect Important Forage Fish Species
June 03, 2022