Connecticut DEP Head Gina McCarthy Vetted By FBI, Possibly For Obama Post — Courant.com: “Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Gina McCarthy is being vetted by federal officials for what local environmentalists suspect is a high-ranking job in the Obama Administration.” Connecticut DEP Head Gina McCarthy working for Obama? – Capitol Watch: “DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy
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President’s Proposed EPA Budget Provides Strengthened Environmental Protection: Administrator Jackson: ‘With these proposed resources, and the president’s strong environmental agenda, it should be overwhelmingly clear that EPA is back on the job.’ | CT Environmental Headlines: (Washington, D.C. – Feb. 26, 2009) The Obama administration today proposed a budget of $10.5 billion for the U.S.
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Sen. Duff, Rep. Backer: Proposed fee could cost jobs, cause commercial shellfishmen to close their doors | NorwalkPlus.com : “Governor M. Jodi Rell’s proposal to charge commercial shellfishing operations $1.00 for every bushel of shellfish harvested could seriously injure the state’s oyster farming and shellfish industry, state Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Representative Terry Backer
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Arboretum hosts discussion about global warming | Connecticut College: “NEW LONDON, Conn. – Registration is open for a two-part book discussion of ‘Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet’ by Mark Lynas in the Haines Room of the Charles E. Shain Library at Connecticut College on March 17 and 24 from noon to 1
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New power authority could save millions – NewsTimes.com: “HARTFORD — A new state-owned Connecticut Power Authority would cost relatively little to start but could save consumers millions of dollars a year and increase government transparency, advocates said Tuesday.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin
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Easing into Conservation Work: Preston Conservation Commission begins work on easement regulations – Thames River Times: “In recent months the Preston Conservation Commission has begun the process of creating regulations that will govern what can or, more importantly, what cannot, be done within conservation easements.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this
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A Salisbury Farm's 77 Acres to Be Permanently Protected | Litchfield County Times: “John Bottass, who has run Shady Maple Farm since 1966, recently arranged for the Trustees of Reservations, managers of the pristine Bartholomew’s Cobble Reservation in Sheffield, Mass, to buy his 77 acres and permanently protect the land.” Salisbury farm to be preserved-
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Why I’ll Get Arrested To Stop the Burning of Coal by Bill McKibben: Yale Environment 360: On March 2, environmentalist Bill McKibben will join demonstrators who plan to march on a coal-fired power plant in Washington D.C. In this article for Yale Environment 360, he explains why he’s ready to go to jail to protest
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There Are Detergents and Then There Are Detergents – The Green Home – NYTimes.com: “In the Green Home, a new column that will appear frequently in print and every week online, leading environmentalists and consumer advocates will discuss ways to navigate our new domestic landscape. Readers are invited to share their thoughts and questions at
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UTX United Technologies Awards Scholarships to Three Connecticut Schools for National Robotics Competition: HARTFORD, Conn., Feb 26, 2009 — United Technologies Corp. has granted $17,000 multi-year scholarships to three Connecticut high schools participating in the FIRST National Robotics Competition. Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury, Westhill High School in Stamford, and Kent School in Kent, each
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19th Annual Long Island Sound Citizens Summit | Guidezilla | CT Environmental Headlines: “The 19th Annual Long Island Sound Citizens Summit will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. The topic for the Summit will be ‘Investing in Clean Water.’ Early Bird Registration is $25, or $20 for students & seniors.
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Courant Lays Off Top Reporters | New Haven Independent Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Comes a Time to fight for farmers – By Neil Young – The Boston Globe: “It’s time for our newest federal leaders to recognize the unmatched ability of family farmers to strengthen local economies. We can all learn from the ingenuity and innovation that family farmers demonstrate time and time again in the face of
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A Year Of Detoured Traffic Looms | New Haven Independent: “The construction of State Street’s Mill River bridge has East Rock resident Ned Pocengal picturing cracks in his plaster. The 18-wheelers going up and down Willow Street are already “shaking his house apart,” he said at the monthly East Rock Management Team meeting. Provided by
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Commission to consider auto plan's environmental effects | www.MyRecordJournal.com: “MERIDEN – The environmental effect of a proposed auto distribution business at 850 Murdock Ave. will be considered at length at a public hearing before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Meriden Public Library’s Griffin Room.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com
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Officials explore regionalizing sewer needs – The Connecticut Post Online: “TRUMBULL — The benefits of creating a regional sewage authority for Bridgeport, Monroe and Trumbull were explored at a forum of top officials of the three communities Wednesday, hosted by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this
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Earthplace hosts 'Dinner for the Critters' – The Advocate: “Linda Roberts, Earthplace director of wildlife rehabilitation and animal care, said the kids in the junior curators program learn all about local wildlife, and all sorts of animal species, including reptiles, mammals and birds. They feed the center’s animals, clean their homes and participate in assorted
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DOT offers revised Route 7/Merritt interchange plan – The Hour: “State Department of Transpor-tation officials pitched to the public Wednesday night a ‘superior design’ for the stalled overhaul of the Route 7-Merritt Parkway interchange.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share
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Norwich ponders purchase of its share of hospital property | TheDay.com: “Norwich is in the process of seeking development proposals for the 61 acres of hospital property in the city.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about
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Nuclear critic joins NRC | TheDay.com: “David Lochbaum, a staunch critic of the nuclear power industry who has frequently commented on issues pertaining to the Millstone Power Station in Waterford, is taking a job with the federal agency that regulates it.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook
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