Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Learn more at https://estuarineresearchreserve.center.uconn.edu/

11/13/2026

Rising tides at Bluff Point can quickly change conditions in the parking lot, limiting access and bringing water closer to parked vehicles.

If you’re visiting, keep an eye on the tide and your surroundings—you don’t want your car getting a closer look at the Poquonnock River than you planned! While you're there, be sure to stop by one of the Chronolog stations and snap a photo to help document how Bluff Point's landscape changes over time and check out previous submissions here! https://www.chronolog.io/site/DEP201

11/11/2026

We're taking a look below the surface! Last week, part of the main loop trail at Bluff Point State Park was closed while engineers used heavy machinery to better understand the soil and geological conditions of the area. They drilled down 25-feet to assess the composition, water content, and stability of the soil – information that will help inform future restoration work. Learn more at https://s.uconn.edu/bluffpoint.

11/10/2026

Meet the people behind the Reserve! 👋

From research and stewardship to education, training, and everything in between, it takes a team to keep the Reserve’s work moving forward.

Follow along as we introduce the people behind the science, programs, and projects happening across the Reserve—and learn a little more about what they do (and their favorite parts of working along the coast!).

11/09/2026

Take a dive with us!

Spend 30 seconds beneath the surface and get a glimpse of the world below the water at the Reserve.

11/06/2026

This summer, CTNERR conducted weekly monitoring of the progression of eelgrass flowering shoots in the nearby Pine Island seagrass meadow. This included weekly collection of full flowering shoots and analysis of the flowering stage and number of developed seeds. This informed our timing of plant collection for use in seed-based restoration.

11/04/2026

Interested in learing more about birds this fall? Join us for fall walk to observe birds at Rocky Neck State Park. The walk will be led by fun and friendly birder, Joe Attwater (The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Conservation & Education Coordinator).

No experience is needed. Binoculars and bird guides will be provided.

Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Larissa at ‪(860) 446-7371 or [email protected] to register.

11/03/2026

Have you heard about MyCoast Connecticut's newest business initiative? Learn how MyCoast Connecticut is partnering with local business owner, Jason Hine to expand its reach working with local businesses to strengthen coastal resilience. Read the full article to learn more.

https://www.thewesterlysun.com/daily-news-alerts/mystic-businesses-join-effort-to-document-coastal-flooding-through-mycoast-initiative/article_31c06f36-2851-4f5a-a28e-f53c7e8da483.html

11/02/2026

Our Stewardship team worked hard removing invasive species from our Reserve Headquarters – the UConn Avery Point Campus this summer. Our “Nix the Knotweed” project has been carefully designed to remove Japanese knotweed, which is a particularly aggressive invader, without chemicals. This involves cutting multiple times during the growing season and studying the effectiveness of this method. Big kudos to our Stewardship Coordinator, Jason, Stewardship Technician, Francesca, and all the volunteers who helped to remove 1,042 lbs of knotweed at the Avery Point Campus!

10/28/2026

Visiting the coast this fall? Here are 3 ways to leave it better than you found it…
1. Stick to the Trail - help protect sensitive plants and habitats by staying on designated paths
2. Leave no trace behind - take your trash and any you safely find along the way with you
3. Respect wildlife - give animals plenty of space and enjoy them from a distance.

10/26/2026

From golden salt marshes and changing leaves to crisp days along the coast, there’s something special about this time of year.

Here’s a glimpse of fall around the Reserve.

Address

1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT
06340

Telephone

+18604059126

Website

https://estuarineresearchreserve.center.uconn.edu/

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