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Pieces related to the environment in southwest Connecticut

Report Finds Mixed Reviews for Southwest Connecticut Beach Water as Heavy Rain Causes Challenges

Report Finds Mixed Reviews for Southwest Connecticut Beach Water as Heavy Rain Causes Challenges

Save the Sound's 2025 Beach report featured good news for southwest Connecticut as well as some challenges around water quality in the Long Island Sound.

Special Edition of The What: The Long Island Sound

Special Edition of The What: The Long Island Sound

This is a special edition of The What, our free weekly newsletter, focusing on the importance of the Long Island Sound to southwest Connecticut.

How Will a Second-Term Trump Presidency Affect Southwest Connecticut?

How Will a Second-Term Trump Presidency Affect Southwest Connecticut?

How will a second President Trump term affect transportation, education, health, housing and the environment in Lower Fairfield County? We're looking at these key areas.

What the 2024 Save the Sound Report Card Means for Lower Fairfield County

What the 2024 Save the Sound Report Card Means for Lower Fairfield County

Check out Save the Sound's grades for water quality in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and the surrounding areas.

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How’s the Water at Southwest Connecticut Beaches?

See how southwest Connecticut beaches' water quality scored in the latest report from Save the Sound.

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Southwest Connecticut Plans for Climate Change

A new Priority Climate Action Plan for the Bridgeport–Norwalk–Stamford area outlines 16 actions the region can take to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

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How Stamford is Working to Tackle Climate Change Locally

From starting a food scraps collection program to including green infrastructure in projects, Stamford officials highlighted new efforts to be more sustainable.