EPA Names Nikki Tachiki Director of Long Island Sound Partnership

On August 27, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that Nikki Tachiki will serve as Director of the Long Island Sound Partnership. Tachiki, who has worked with the partnership since 2019 and led revisions of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan signed in June 2025, will coordinate federal, state, and local efforts to restore and protect the estuary. The appointment follows progress highlighted by Zeldin during a visit to Long Island, where stakeholders reported gains under the new plan. Tachiki’s role will focus on advancing restoration projects, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring the Sound’s water quality and ecosystem health continue to improve. The change signals the EPA’s ongoing commitment to deliver cleaner water and support regional economies.