Protecting the Long Island Sound estuary and the Connecticut waters that feed it.

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Our Purpose

Harbor Watch was founded in 1986 to improve water quality and ecosystem health in Connecticut. We are scientists who provide the data, knowledge, and field expertise needed to safeguard Connecticut waterways, educate our community about watershed issues, and train volunteers and student interns through hands-on research.

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Our Projects

We monitor rivers, streams, and harbors throughout Fairfield County for bacteria that indicate sewage pollution is present. We use our data to work with a network of dedicated municipal partners to ensure pollution sources are quickly remediated.

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Our Student Programs

Harbor Watch runs several hands-on programs where high school- and college-age students learn local biology and conservation science, including field research, laboratory techniques, and analysis and presentation of environmental data.

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