New research suggests the water quality of Long Island Sound continues getting better.

According to Save the Sound's Long Island Sound Report Card, nine of 13 bays in southwest Connecticut received grades of "B" or better.

“A healthy Long Island Sound is really just part of a healthy ecosystem all around us," says Peter Linderoth, of Save the Sound. "Nitrogen reduction efforts that have been put in place at wastewater treatment plants are paying dividends."

Although the overall grades are good for our area, experts stay there is still room for improvement. “We have a very nutrient-rich environment," says Tim Abbott, of Soundwaters. “Every little action that we do in the environment can be a good thing or a bad thing, and if we all do more good things, we’ll have better water quality."

Experts say people can help by using less water and fertilizer, planting native plants which need less water, and reducing their carbon footprint by switching to energy-efficient appliances.