Connecticut Reserve
State
Connecticut
State Partner
University of Connecticut
Acres
52,160
Est. Date
2022
The newest site in our System, the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve consists of 52,160 acres in the southeastern part of the state, where the Connecticut and Thames rivers flow into Long Island Sound. The Reserve protects an area with the region’s highest diversity of fish, including Atlantic salmon, and the endangered shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon. It also encompasses areas recognized as ‘wetlands of international importance’ by the Ramsar Convention and opportunities for public access at several preserves and state parks. The area surrounding the Reserve includes North America’s oldest Indian Reservation, the Mashantucket Pequot, as well as ethnically diverse cities like New London.
Latest News from the Connecticut Reserve
Local Partnerships Create National Impact
How will coastal management meet 21st century challenges? Through community—a community of partners working locally and coming together nationally for greater impact.
Talk NERRdy to Me: Kevin O’Brien and Jamie Vaudrey
This month, NERRA’s roving reporter Nik Charov spoke with Kevin O’Brien, supervising environmental analyst, and Jamie Vaudrey, the first research coordinator at the newly designated Connecticut Reserve.
DC Download: March 2023
With 84 new members in Congress, education is key. We thank the NERRA Board and all friends for continuing to share what happens at Reserves with members of Congress.