Tag: environment

An alewife fish being held by a person

River Herring, the Fish You Didn’t Know You Needed

The river herring has played an enormous role in the lives of New Englanders for centuries, but these fish face an uncertain future.

Dry soil and grass, caused by drought.

Q&A: When in Drought, Build Resilience

The abnormally dry weather Connecticut has experienced in 2020 may not be an anomaly for long.

New buddy benches sitting on the side of swan lake

Campus Welcomes a New Garden to Foster Connection in Memory of the Late ‘Swing Tree’

A new garden overlooking Swan Lake serves both to memorialize the beloved "swing tree" and to foster conversations among the UConn community.