This newsletter includes an update from our Associate Research Scientist, Lauren Barrett, a look at new signage across the Reserve, summer program highlights, upcoming Reserve and partner events. Read more here: 2026 Summer Updates
Have you visited Rocky Neck State Park recently—or even in the past? We’d love to hear about your experiences.
The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with CT DEEP, the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve, and other partners, is conducting a recreation study to better understand how people use and experience Rocky Neck State Park. Your feedback will help inform future recreation, conservation, and restoration planning.
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are voluntary and confidential.
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/FutureRNSP
Thank you for helping us better understand what makes Rocky Neck special!
This newsletter includes an update from our Fiscal Officer, Sam Stadnick, a welcome to our new staff, 2025 program highlights, upcoming Reserve and partner events. Read more here: 2026 Spring Updates
A restoration project at Bluff Point State Park led by the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve was awarded a $2.87 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to protect the park against an encroaching sea level.
The UConn-led National Estuarine Research Reserve will apply the funds to significant improvements at the popular park, supporting habitat and restoration. Read more here.
This newsletter includes an update from our Monitoring Lead, Ashley Hamilton, a welcome to our new staff, 2025 program highlights, upcoming Reserve and partner events. Read more here: 2026 Winter Updates
The CT Reserve’s 2025 Needs Assessment results are now available (links below). This Assessment was conducted by Responsive Management, an independent research firm specializing in natural resources and the environment, to better understand Continue reading
This newsletter includes a welcome from our Research Technician Shelby Larubina, an update about our recent Needs Assessment, highlights from the Reserve’s summer projects and events, and upcoming events. Read more here: 2025 Summer newsletter
This newsletter includes an update about the Reserve’s current state of affairs, an overview of new projects, Reserve highlights, and upcoming events. Read more here: 2025 Spring newsletter
The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve has contracted Responsive Management, an independent research firm specializing in natural resources and the environment, to conduct a survey to better understand professional development needs and interests on topics including storm preparedness, habitat, and water quality.
We want your feedback! Your opinions are important to us and your responses will help Reserve staff plan education and training opportunities that are most valuable to you and your colleagues.
Click Here to Start the Survey
This survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on your responses. Responses will remain anonymous, and completing the survey does not obligate you to further participate in Reserve events.
We would love to hear from everyone in your organization whose role in their job or community might involve interest in or a need for education or training in any capacity. If you know of anyone whose opinion on these topics should be included in this survey, please share the link above.