2024 Long Island Sound Report Card reveals 98% open water B grade+, due to lower nitrogen pollution, with 42% bays/harbors earning Cs, and rising water temperatures posing risks.

Save the Sound's 2024 Long Island Sound Report Card indicates significant water quality improvements, with 98% of open waters earning a B grade or higher, largely due to reduced nitrogen pollution. However, 42% of surrounding bays and harbors still received C grades or lower. Rising water temperatures pose risks to marine life. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to allocate $40 million for preservation efforts through 2028, emphasizing the need for ongoing local action.

October 10, 2024
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