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25 years of Soundkeeper, It all started here and is now global. 25 years of Soundkeeper, It all started here and is now global.
Terry Backer, The Soundkeeper, 25 years ago. This was the New York Daily News Sunday Magazine in 1986. Still fighting for the future. Lets make 2012 a celebration of Soundkeeper and Waterkeepers world wide. The beard has changed colors but the fire remains for the future of our life sustaining environment. A fire that spread across the globe. Visit wwww.waterkeeper.org more...
Victory in polluted storm water runoff case. Victory in polluted storm water runoff case.
Victory. Soundkeeper and a coalition of environmental groups representing their water bodies won a substantial victory for all the waters of New York State. Here is some local area news coverage but the decision is state wide regarding MS4. Follow the link to see local press acounts. GO TEAM ! more...
Soundkeeper Provides Testimony to New York Senate Soundkeeper Provides Testimony to New York Senate
Soundkeeper provided testimony for tomorrow's hearing before the NY Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation in support of developing a Sewage Right to Know Law and procedures. This establish public disclosure so people using our waters will be informed to its healthfulness for contact.. more...
Interesting reseach on stressed seas and what lives there Interesting reseach on stressed seas and what lives there
Interesting reseach on the affects on marine life in stressed seas. Considering the long Lobster die off and other troublesome issues this reseach seems to point right at conditions here. Low oxygen, heavy metals, pesticides and bacteria loads. Worth the read: http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-10-pulse-marine-life-stressed-seas.html more...
Stamford area Clean Water pumpout boat returned to service Stamford area Clean Water pumpout boat returned to service
After a very long wait for back ordered engine computer the boat appears to be running fine. We started this morning to catch-up on backlogged request. Fingers crossed more...

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The SoundSite: an informative citizen's guide
The SoundSite

The SoundBook Online is a living, changing revision of the original SoundBook, and it is an easily accessible resource for all.  The SoundBook Online provides information on how you, as an individual, can help ensure that Long Island Sound and its watershed are not allowed to deteriorate. You will discover how Long Island Sound came into existence and what it is today. You will find that an abundance of marine life enriches the Long Island Sound region. You will see how human interaction with the land and water has gradually brought us to this time when environmental problems are a serious threat. You will learn the nature of these problems. Most importantly, you will learn how you can make a difference. (Go there now)

Quinnipiac River Environmental Problem Solver Toolbox

Fish Toxins Information

Soundkeeper has created these pages to inform you of the status of fish consumption advisories and efforts to achieve the common sense goals of the nation so long ago committed to, yet has not obtained. It has always been Soundkeeper’s goal to encourage people to use the waters to swim and eat of its bounty. See Fish Toxins Pages