Connecticut volunteers plant eelgrass seeds on clam shells to revive Long Island Sound meadows

Connecticut volunteers plant eelgrass seeds on clam shells to revive Long Island Sound meadows

Volunteers in Connecticut are fighting a massive <b>90% collapse</b> of eelgrass meadows in Long Island Sound using a surprisingly clever method. By attaching seeds to clam shells, they help the greens embed securely into the seabed.<br><br>While Mother Nature clearly needs all the human backup she can get after decades of neglect, grass-roots hustle shouldn't have to carry the entire weight of ecological rescue missions.<br><br>This low-tech fix is showing promising early growth rates, proving that grassroots action can drive real environmental change.

By News Desk • 10/31/2026
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