Endangered Species

The New England Aquarium is calling for regulations to protect North Atlantic Right Whales, an endangered species spotted near the Long Island shores.

Connecticut wildlife officials say bats play an important role in the ecosystem, as well as the state’s agriculture industry.

A colony for a bird called the Purple Martin can be found at a sanctuary in Milford, Connecticut. Once a threatened species in the state, the birds’ population is now totally dependent on humans.

A petition signed by 3,000 residents was presented to the Long Island Power Association on Wednesday, the latest action by those concerned with the Long Pond Greenbelt Project.

A key part of Connecticut’s coastline has gotten a $4 million refresh. Officials unveiled the completion of the restoration project this week.

Community groups in Sag Harbor are calling on PSEG Long Island and the Long Island Power Authority to reconsider proposed construction of an underground transmission wire under a "critical environmental area."

State Attorney General William Tong says Connecticut has joined 16 other states, the District of Columbia and New York City in challenging the Trump…