From the classroom to the coastline!

High School West Marine Ecology students, under the direction of science teacher, Kimberly Williams, have been selected to participate in a Long Island Sound partnership program led by the Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE), in collaboration with the Atlantic States Marine Conservation Society and Friends of the Bay.

Through in-class presentations, students will explore the Long Island Sound’s environmental successes as well as the challenges it faces. The program also includes a hands-on conservation project focused on protecting and preserving the Sound.

In May, participating students from schools across the region will gather at The Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay for a full day of immersive learning on the Sound. The experience will include seining activities, a historic sail aboard the Christeen or Ida May, and weather-permitting kayaking, along with lunch.

This unique opportunity allows students to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental stewardship while deepening their understanding of our local marine ecosystem.