Stamford’s waterfront community had plenty to celebrate this week as SoundWaters wrapped up its 10th Annual Flotilla fundraiser, raising more than $40,000 to support environmental education programs in the region.

The milestone event marks a decade of bringing together boaters, nature lovers, and community supporters on Long Island Sound in a festive show of solidarity for one of Stamford’s most beloved environmental nonprofits. SoundWaters uses the funds it raises to connect students and residents with the Sound through hands-on science and sailing education — programs that have become a cornerstone of environmental learning for young people across Fairfield County.

Reaching the 10th anniversary of the Flotilla is a meaningful moment for the organization, reflecting years of steady community investment in the health of Long Island Sound and the next generation of environmental stewards. The more than $40,000 raised this year will go directly toward those educational efforts, helping SoundWaters continue its mission of inspiring people to understand, appreciate, and protect the waters that define this coastal community.

The Flotilla is one of those events that captures everything good about Stamford’s waterfront spirit — neighbors coming together, enjoying the Sound, and doing something meaningful for the environment at the same time. With a decade of successful fundraisers now behind it, SoundWaters has clearly built something that resonates deeply with the community it serves.

For Stamford residents looking to get involved with SoundWaters or learn more about its education programs, the organization’s continued momentum after this landmark fundraiser is a great reminder of what local nonprofits can accomplish when the community shows up in force.

Sources: Patch