Program Updates and News

Soundkeeper wins concession on new Millstone Nuclear Power station permit. -- Millstone Nuclear Power Station (MNP). The Connecticut DEP has issued the new permit for the MNP station at Waterford, CT. The new permit will allow the plant to discharge 2.3 billion gallons of water to the Sound each day. Every drop of that 2.3 billion gallons is sucked from Long Island Sound along with fish, fish eggs and fish larva. Soundkeeper has fought to improve the Millstone permits for over a dozen years. (8/31/2010)
Soundkeeper files lawsuit on CSO stromwater pollution -- Soundkeeper filed its second law suit this year against New York State yesterday,along with NRDC, Riverkeeper and others. We challenged the permit issued by DEC that allows discharge from Combined Sewer Overflows which is not sufficient to comply with or obtain state water quality standards. (8/18/2010)
Soundkeeper sues New York State -- Soundkeeper filed suit against New York State seeking improvements to municipal storm water permits known as MS4 for municipalities over 10,000 people. Soundkeeper is joined in the case by Riverkeeper, NRDC, Hackensack Riverkeeper, New York/New Jersey Harborkeeper and the Peconic Baykeeper.  (6/30/2010)
2010 Pumpout Season Begins Saturday May 29th -- The Soundkeeper 2010 pumpout season begins Saturday May 29th. The website is open for online orders. Have a safe and clean season on the Sound.  (5/26/2010)
Soundkeeper speaks to Shoreline Sailing Club -- Soundkeeper Terry Backer spoke to the Shoreline Sailing Club at the Elk's Lodge in Westbrook. Backer said the Sound should always carry the status of "threatened" because progress can slip away unnoticed. The event was well attended. Soundkeeper Backer spoke about the natural and unnatural history of the Sound, its current threats, the work of Soundkeeper and what people can do. Terry Backer is often available to speak to groups and clubs. Honorariums are based on travel distance. Call the Soundkeeper office for availability.  (1/22/2010)
Follow Soundkeeper on Facebook -- Soundkeeper is now on Facebook. We created a Soundkeeper Facebook page to share our experiences on the Sound, our work and news about Long Island Sound. We added a number of photo albums highlighting in photos our work and the beauty of Long Island Sound. Become a Fan of Soundkeeper's Facebook page.  (12/30/2009)
Soundkeeper Fills Need For Waterway -- Connecticut Post editorial touts Soundkeeper's need, work and effectiveness. October 11. 2009. "Even his [Soundkeeper Terry Backer] critics concede that over the years he's had the passion and the courage to take on some of the worst polluters in Long Island Sound, including the City of New York. Let's remember that in the days before the Soundkeeper, the dumping of raw sewage into the Sound and its tributaries by corporations and municipalities was not uncommon.  (10/16/2009)
Long Beach Clean Up -- Join Soundkeeper for a Long Beach clean up in Stratford on Sat. Oct. 17th from 9am to 1pm. This barrier beach is in need of a trash pick up so that all can enjoy it's beauty. Also, check out Soundkeeper at Patagonia of Westport's "Voice your Choice" program to vote for us to get the largest portion of their $5,000 grant.  (9/24/2009)
Oyster Video -- Protecting the Harvest Fishermen pull a harvest of oysters and shellfish from the waters of Long Island Sound, but 25 years ago that harvest was threatened by pollution that was killing the livelihoods of the people who worked on the sound. (5:51) (9/13/2009)
Soundkeeper Cleaning Up Local Waters -- Soundkeeper video aired on America's Heartland TV program. The video explores the local oyster industry and Soundkeeper's work that helped save the many family businesses. A short look at some of the work our members and contributors helped make possible. (9/12/2009)
20,000 beach closures - again
Soundkeeper Victory in 6th Circuit Court of Appeals - EPA Pesticide Rule Vacated
Soundkeeper's campaign to forever protect Long Beach West ends in success.