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That’s a wrap!We extend our sincerest gratitude to the teachers who supported their students through these projects & the students who worked tirelessly to finish them.Thank you to the Long Island Sound Study & the Long Island Sound Futures Fund for their support of this project!

Sound Update:Students from Commack High School worked to combat single-use plastics via beach cleanups,advocating for alternatives to single-use plastics in their school,& educating their peers.We couldn’t be prouder of these students for taking action to make meaningful change!

Sound Update:Students from Rocky Point High School evaluated the abundance of microplastics in different types of seaweed in the LI Sound. They found microplastics in every sample of seaweed collected-a scary reality when considering human consumption of marine plants & animals!

Sound Update: Students from Our Lady of Mercy Academy utilized social media as an educational tool to inspire future generations to help combat the growth of invasive species in the Long Island Sound. Check out their page, "@sound.savers", on Instagram!

Sound Update:Students from Brentwood High School researched the effects of nutrient pollution in the Long Island Sound & designed a solution to filter out excess nitrate from sewage waste!We’re blown away by these creative solutions to problems faced within local communities!

Sound Update:Students from Friends Academy investigated methods to grow & propagate marsh grasses to improve the resiliency of salt marshes in the Long Island Sound! We love seeing these hardworking students generate creative solutions to help combat local environmental issues!

Sound Update: A student from Locust Valley High School analyzed air quality surrounding the Long Island Sound by creating a particulate matter profile of the greater Oyster Bay area. Check out his presentation in the video! facebook.com/share/v/GtkvvnD…