Join us on April 25th for an evening to learn about, discuss and help shape the Long Island Sound Blue Plan – a new State and stakeholder initiative to better guide future uses of the Sound. The Plan is intended to protect the Sound’s natural resources and traditional human uses. This event also features the Connecticut Premiere of Ocean Frontiers III, a film about recent groundbreaking efforts in ocean planning, to give everyone a feel for what the Blue Plan is all about.
A 'Sound' Future: Blue Plan Open Forum & Ocean Frontiers III Film
When: Tuesday, April 25th – Reception at 6:30pm • Program 7:00-9:00pm
Where: The University of Connecticut at Avery Point, Academic Building Auditorium (2nd Floor), 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Free admission and refreshments
Details & RSVP: http://bit.ly/RSVP-UConn
Come watch the new documentary film and join the Blue Plan conversation – ask questions, make comments and discover how you can part of this first-ever opportunity to shape the future of Long Island Sound. Speakers include DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee, Sylvain De Guise of Connecticut Sea Grant and Nathan Frohling of The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut. Please RSVP.
Hosted by: UConn Marine Sciences Department, UConn Maritime Studies Program, Connecticut Sea Grant, The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, Connecticut DEEP, Mystic Aquarium, Connecticut Marine Trades Association, Long Island Sound Study, Connecticut Charter and Party Boat Association, Surfrider Foundation, North American Marine Environment Protection Association, Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association, New England Science and Sailing, Connecticut Maritime Heritage Corridor, City of Groton, Town of Old Saybrook, Avery Point EcoHusky Club, Clean Up Sound and Harbors (CUSH), Conservation Law Foundation and Green Fire Productions.
For more information, contact: Syma Ebbin at 860 405 9278