Connecticut has over 5,300 river miles and nearly 65,000 acres of lakes, while the estuarine waters of Long Island Sound number 1,400 square miles. A fifth of the nation's people live within 50 miles of the Sound and many residents depend on the Sound and our waterways for recreation and even their livelihoods. The health of our rivers, lakes, streams, and the Sound is entwined with the health, economy, and everyday life of our whole region. 

Our water is threatened every day by sewage pollution, dirty energy, over-development that leads to stormwater runoff, and climate change. But every day, CFE and Save the Sound, our allies around the region, and citizens like you work to protect our precious waters. Read on for details of some exciting projects and how you can get involved!