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The event is made possible with support from the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission.
This year’s summit will examine how nitrogen pollution is harming Long Island Sound, review progress on curbing it, and identify opportunities for future action.
National and state leaders, scientists, and stakeholders will delve into the environmental, health, and economic impacts of nitrogen on the Sound and surrounding communities.
Discussions will include:
- “Dead Zones, Wetlands, Ocean Acidification and Wildlife: Nitrogen Pollution’s Path of Destruction;”
- “The Nitrogen Scorecard: Are We Back from the Brink?;”
- “Lessons Learned: Nitrogen Pollution—and Solutions—in the Northeast;”
- “Bringing It Home: What’s Next for Nitrogen and Long Island Sound;” and
- “Taking Action for the Future: Alternative Technologies and Innovative Solutions.”
Connecticut state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. will give the keynote address. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. at the Harbor Club, Webster Bank Arena, 600 Main St., Bridgeport.
Attendees that will appear at the event include
- Paul Niedzwieckie, Cape Cod Commission;
- Betsey Wingfield, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection;
- Don Strait, CFE/Save the Sound;
- Curt Johnson, CFE/Save the Sound and Citizens Advisory Committee of the LISS;
- Nancy Seligson, Citizens Advisory Committee of the LISS;
- Becky Wiseman, Cornell Cooperative Extension;
- Jenna Messier, CT NOFA;
- Lynne Hamjian, EPA Region I; Joan Matthews, EPA Region II;
- Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport;
- Bob Deluca, Group for the East End;
- State Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr.;
- Mark Tedesco, Long Island Sound Study;
- Dr. Julie Rose, NOAA;
- Dr. Lisa Suantoni, NRDC;
- Dan Gulizio, Peconic Baykeeper;
- Chris Lubicich, Suffolk County;
- Chantal Collier, The Nature Conservancy;
- Christopher Clapp, The Nature Conservancy;
- Denise Savageau, Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission;
- Dr. Hannes Baumann, UConn.;
- Dr. Jamie Vaudrey, UConn.; and
- Dr. Charlie Yarish, UConn.
For more information, visit the event's website.
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