Professor of Art Andrea Wollensak launches ongoing exhibition about our changing climate.
Shorelines, locally and globally, are affected by stronger and more frequent storms and the threat of sea level rise. Long Island Sound is seeing a decline of species, warming water temperatures, acidification, and changing ocean currents.
To raise awareness about how climate change impacts Conn’s community, Professor of Art Andrea Wollensak has launched “Reading the Wrack Lines,” an environmental literacy and educational outreach project designed to engage the local community in innovative learning approaches based on southeastern Connecticut’s coastal environment and our changing climate.
“The project represents a unique, diverse and inclusive partnership of faculty, students and youth clubs at Connecticut College, UConn Avery Point and Stonington High School. Focused workshops will promote local and global awareness of climate issues and provide opportunities for the genera