Designated in 2022, the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 30 Research Reserves in the country that are focused on research, education, and stewardship of estuarine ecosystems.

Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve is monitoring flooding and restoration efforts along the main trail at Bluff Point. Submitting your photos will help improve this area for visitors. 

About the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Connecticut that protects and studies more than 52,000 acres of estuarine lands and waters in Eastern Connecticut and Long Island Sound. The Reserve conducts research, provides education programs, and offers training for coastal decision-makers to promote informed stewardship of Connecticut's coastal resources.

Bluff Point Trail Restoration

The Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve is monitoring Bluff Point to document tidal and storm flooding. Submitting your photos will help improve this area for visitors. 

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Bluff Point Trail Restoration

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