Coasts and Oceans

Ten high school-aged youth stand and kneel together, all wear orange t-shirts indicating they are Salt Marsh Stewards.
2023 Coastal Season Report Out
November 30, 2023 — Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year
Coastal Stewardship
Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.
Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh
August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.
Coastal Resilience
Salt Marsh Steward and volunteers planting at Great Meadows Marsh.
Over 138,000 Plugs Planted at Great Meadows Marsh
July 05, 2022 — Salt Marsh Stewards wrap up a successful season, Saltmarsh Sparrow nests discovered.
Coastal Resilience
Feathering the hummocks at Great Meadows Marsh.
Salt Marsh Steward Program Kicks Off at Great Meadows Marsh
April 27, 2022
Coastal Resilience
View of the hummocks at Great Meadows Marsh.
Creating Saltmarsh Sparrow Nesting Habitat at Great Meadows Marsh in Stratford
February 25, 2022
Coastal Resilience