Long Island Sound

farm or other shellfish would require a purpose or business plan plus a variety of permits. Aquaculturists in Long Island Sound already grow oysters, which provides the same benefits as mussels, but takes a little longer to grow. Connecticut DEEP manages the permitting process in this area, providing a single organization to work with. The nitrogen removed from a single farm would go a long way towards mitigating the 88000Kg of nitrogen added every year, see figure 1. While some challenges do exist

The Long Island Sound      The Long Island Sound is a vital resource used by both humans and wildlife. The quality of its water is an issue that affects everyone and everything. Scientific studies and continuous monitoring provide evidence as to what actions need to be taken to improve and restore the water quality. In more ways than one, the United States government has devoted much of its time to ensure the revival and protection of the Long Island Sound.      There

Long Island Sound (LIS) is a major urban estuary located along the east coast of the United States. It is semi-enclosed by states and islands in all directions. LIS is bordered by the State of Connecticut to the north and Long Island, New York (NY) on its southern shore. To its west it connects to the NY metropolitan area and to the east it is closed off by Block Island and Fishers Island Sounds. Due to the restricted transport and dispersal of contaminants, LIS is susceptible to enhanced anthropogenic

In the 1920’s if you were wealthy and had a good reputation and everyone knew of you, you had made it. There were many popular rich families in Long Island sound during the 1920’s, but Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller may be two of the biggest names of that time, and they did not acquire that title very easily. Carnegie and Rockefeller did many things to help this nation advance majorly through Carnegie's steel industry and Rockefeller’s oil refinery’s. John Davison Rockefeller had

With such an expansive history in Connecticut, the subject of tobacco is just as encompassing. With roots in Windsor colonial history through its height in the 1950s, sources try to capture it all at a surface level. Scholars have studied tobacco over time evaluating its role in the community at that moment in time. Over a variety of sources, overall the response to tobacco in Windsor has been positive as it serves as both an economic influence and a cultural one as well. Starting at one of the most

Company Overview Clarity Falls Escape Bed and Breakfast concentrates on luxurious, affordable, accommodation for vacationers interested in exploring the Cascading Mountains and nearby wildlife reserves of Southern Oregon and the scenic surroundings. The area is an oasis of beauty entrapped in solitude and nature and benefits guests by offering an environment of adventure, allowing communion with nature, tranquility and a homely environment. Clarity Falls bed and breakfast one of a kind; it

"The Long Island Sound is a national treasure, to be prized for its beauty, abundant and diverse resources, and recreational and commercial opportunities" (Long Island Sound Study). It is true that for many of the residents of the area the Long Island Sound is a source of inspiration and renewal. The Sound is widely believed to be the most substantial natural component adding to the beauty of the entire island. The Long Island Sound provides more then just beautiful scenery, but crucial natural elements

hundred miles east, and you’ll find yourself gazing out at the question mark that dots the end of Long Island’s North Fork. Located a mile offshore of Orient Point, Plum Island Animal Disease Center is the rumored birthplace of the “Montauk Monster,” an international bioterrorism target, and the only place in the country that is authorized to work on live foot-and-mouth disease virus. Photographing the island is strictly prohibited. In Silence of the Lambs, it was proclaimed the “one place fit for Hannibal

Central Land Issues In the United States, Long Island is one of the most densely populated regions where land is a hot commodity. The population as of 2014 was over 7.8 million. As a result, of many people living in a fixed area a large amount of waste starts to develop. Waste is being left behind after many human activities. If nonbiodegradable products are not disposed of properly; the vast population growth is forcing the further building of homes and roads which is encroaching upon natural habitats

infrastructure in the New York metropolitan area, their contributions, personalities, and the public’s opinion of them were all different. Robert Moses was born in New Haven Connecticut. He is considered the “master builder” of New York City, Long Island, Rockland county, and Westchester county of the mid 1900’s. After graduating from Yale and earning a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia, Robert Moses became attracted to New York City reform politics. Moses caught the notice of Belle Moskowitz