Paddle for the Sound fundraiser returns to benefit the Long Island Sound

Paddle for the Sound, the fundraiser that benefits Save the Sound, is back for its 10th year.

From Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 10, paddlers of all experience levels are invited to hit the water by kayak, paddleboard, or canoe to raise funds for clean water and a thriving Long Island Sound. 

Participants can paddle at their own pace from any location, tracking their miles and submitting their progress to the Paddle for the Sound team. All funds raised will support Save the Sound’s work to protect the sound and its rivers, restore vital habitats, fight climate change, and preserve the lands that sustain the region’s wildlife and communities. 

“Paddle for the Sound is about more than just miles paddled. It’s about protecting the waters we love, the wildlife that depend on them, and the people who call this region home,” said Anne Urkawich, Member Engagement manager at Save the Sound. “All event proceeds supports cleaner rivers, stronger ecosystems, and a healthier Long Island Sound.” 

Clean water is essential for both people and nature. Long Island Sound is home to over 100 plant species, 1,200 invertebrates, and 170 fish species. An abundance of birds and wildlife make their homes along its shores and islands. It’s also important to the regional economy, and a treasured resource for swimming, fishing, paddling, and connecting with nature. But it faces serious threats from pollution, habitat loss, and warming waters, challenges Save the Sound works every day to solve. 

For more info and to register visit: savethesound.org/paddle