Connecticut Sea Grant College Program Progress Report

Author : University of Connecticut, Connecticut Sea Grant College Program (CTSG).
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 55 pages
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Download or read book Connecticut Sea Grant written by University of Connecticut, Connecticut Sea Grant College Program (CTSG). and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Connecticut (UConn) is the formally designated Sea Grant College for the State of Connecticut, serving as the "flagship" university for the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program (CTSG). While a small marine extension program began in 1974 in conjunction with the Cooperative Extension System, the program did not receive formal designation as a Sea Grant College until 1988, marking its maturation as a full-fledged, comprehensive Sea Grant program. The program is located within the new, state-of-the-art marine sciences center on the UConn Avery Point campus, in the southeastern coastal town of Groton. CTSG is one of 31 Sea Grant programs, which are federal-university partnerships located in coastal and Great Lakes states. In comparison to older Sea Grant programs established in the 1960s and 1970s, CTSG is generally characterized as a small program, with an annual base budget of just under $1M, and a current staff of 11 people. Located in a state bordering Long Island Sound, "the Urban Sea", along the highly populated Northeast corridor between New York City and Boston, the relevant opportunities for Sea Grant involvement are far greater than the staff and resources available to address them. CTSG's broad vision is to foster sustainable use and conservation of coastal and marine resources for the benefit of the environment and both current and future generations of Connecticut citizens. This report highlights some of the primary accomplishments of CTSG over the past five years, emphasizing measurable impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. While the list is not exhaustive, it gives an idea of the breadth and depth of CTSG's involvement in addressing "real-life" problems for a broad range of stakeholders.