• Not only is litter unsightly to the beaches and shores of the Sound
and dangerous to aquatic life, it can create economic consequences. Long
Island Sound contributes $6 billion per year to the bi-state region: $800
million in commercial fishing, $1 billion in recreational fishing, $3.3
billion in boating, $750 million in swimming/visiting the beach, and $150
million intrinsic value. These figures do not include real estate values,
the importance of the Sound as a water highway for commercial boat traffic,
or the sixteen seaports. Even with these figures the value that the culture
and history of this costal region has, can never be evaluated- it is truly
priceless