CCE-Suffolk Executive Director Vanessa Pino Lockel joined the steering committee for the Preserve Plum Island Coalition, led by Save the Sound. CCE of Suffolk is excited to be a part of exploring the future of this extraordinary living laboratory for natural sciences.

“We feel confident that through our new connection with Cornell Cooperative Extension, our endeavors in this mission will be enhanced in the areas of science, stewardship, and outreach – all areas in which CCE delivers excellence. We are so grateful to have a leader of Ms. Lockel’s caliber join the Plum Island cause and are delighted at the prospect of collaboration with CCE and its rich sources of information, ideas, innovation, and expertise.” says Louise Harrison, New York natural areas coordinator for Save the Sound.

For more information, visit https://www.preserveplumisland.org/