MISSION, OFFICERS & CONTACT INFORMATION
CUSH MISSION STATEMENT
 CUSH - Clean Up Sound and Harbors - is the only non-profit environmental group in Southeastern Connecticut with a mission to clean up and protect Fishers Island Sound and its coves, inlets, bays, rivers, and harbors.
There are two primary objectives: 1) Identify sources of non-point pollution to restore a healthy aquatic environment through water testing; and 2) reduce pollution by changing resident's habits through an educational process. In addition to these objectives, the group will provide rapid citizen feedback and work with local officials to improve harbor regulation and water quality management.
What are non-point sources of pollution?
 Lawn, garden, and agricultural fertilizers, insecticides, and other chemicals Boat effluent, grey water from cleaning, and petroleum products Storm sewer runoff carrying debris and substances from streets Home sewage contaminants from poorly maintained coastal septic systems Hazardous materials - such as paints, solvents, oven cleaners, mercury In light bulbs, batteries, etc. - that need special handling to avoid leaching from landfills into soils and the harbor
New construction substances washed into streams or storm drains Hormones, medicines, and other things flushed by homeowners that sewage treatment plants are not equipped to process
CUSH, Inc. -- P.O. Box 883
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 949-0911
Officers and Directors:
Founder/President: Gracelyn Guyol, Stonington
Vice President: Frances Hoffman, Mystic Treasurer: James Muren, Stonington Secretary: Meg Raftis, Stonington Directors:
Jeffrey Choquette, Westerly
Sally Cogan, Stonington Claire E. Gavin, Stonington Ted Kaye, North Stonington Jude Larzalere, Westerly Michael Logan, Charlestown RI Richard Stevens, Stonington Webmaster: Solvej Freitas/Omega Design
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