Remember that water flows downstream. Long Island Sound is downstream of almost everything in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. The Sound does not have an endless capacity to absorb waste.
You and your family have the power to keep Long Island Sound clean and its inhabitants safe. Join us in protecting our natural resources. Be a Sound Steward!
Learn more about organizations focusing on Long Island Sound and conservation issues by clicking the links here
Do you live in the watershed of Long Island Sound?
You do if you live anywhere in Connecticut, southwestern Rhode Island, or any other area shaded on the map. A watershed is land that collects rainwater, sediments and dissolved materials that flow to rivers, their tributaries and estuaries. The three rivers shown are (1) the Connecticut, (2) the Housatonic and (3) the Thames.
The Sound’s watershed extends into Canada, covering an area of 15,820 square miles inhabited by 32+ million people. Any pollutants entering the water in this vast area can ultimately harm the Sound. Other areas such as New York are also a big part of the watershed of Long Island Sound.
Aquarium Conservation Partnership
The Maritime Aquarium is a proud member of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership, a unique collaboration designed to build on the public engagement power of aquariums across the nation to increase conservation impact. ACP aquariums help advance federal and state conservation policies, mobilize thousands of visitors and online audience members to take action, and demonstrate our commitment to conservation in our business practices.