Water Quality Field Intern

About Save the Sound

savethesound.org

Save the Sound is the advocacy and conservation program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment, a nonprofit focused on protecting and restoring Long Island Sound and its surrounding Connecticut and New York watersheds. The organization combines science-based water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, and community engagement with legal and policy advocacy to reduce pollution, defend clean water, and promote sustainable coastal management. It runs volunteer and citizen‑science programs, leads regulatory and litigation campaigns, and partners with local communities, scientists, and policymakers to secure long‑term protections for coastal and inland waterways. Save the Sound is known for integrating on‑the‑ground restoration work with technical expertise and advocacy to improve water quality, habitat, and public access across the region.