TOLLAND, CT – Are you interested in practices that will help reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss on your cropland? Are you a farmer who needs to manage manure and nutrients associated with livestock production? Or maybe you want to improve grazing systems? Are you a forestland owner who wants to better manage woodlands or
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…when people get together to make the world a better place. The Power of We – Conserving Water Resources at the University of Connecticut Public awareness of the increasing scarcity of water on a global scale has been growing over the last few decades. The main concerns are water quantity and quality; millions of people
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The 2012-2013 Federal Duck Stamp went on sale today across the United States, giving hunters, stamp collectors and anyone who cares about migratory birds and other wildlife an easy way to help conserve their habitat.
Ninety-eight percent of proceeds from sales of the stamp are used to acquire and protect vital wetlands supports hundreds of species of migratory birds, wildlife and plants.
Connecticut Fund for the Environment has submitted a request for intervention to the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) seeking to ensure that the 9,500 acres of valuable open space owned by Northeast Utilities in approximately 90 municipalities will be protected in the face of the proposed merger with NSTAR
Connecticut has the opportunity to become the leader in energy conservation in the United States, but there is still much to do. For those in the northwest corner of the state, the opportunity has made itself quite relevant. The Litchfield News reports.
DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty spoke at the local release of the U.S. Forest Service report, which was intended to be a resource for land conversation efforts. Click on the environmental headline to read more of this story.
The Weston Democratic Town Committee (DTC) is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Conservation Commission, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Relevant experience is preferred but not required. For more information, contact Dana Levin, search chairman, at 203 222-4918 or at danaaynn@aol.com.
State Sen. Ed Meyer has filed Proposed SB 46 which embodies the essence of previous “green fund” bills. The bill now goes to the Planning and Development Committee for consideration.
Monroe planners would like to see the creation of a “Monroe Greenbelt” of open space lands and would like to develop upper and lower Stepney as village districts.
Northwest Conservation District (NCD) has purchased a 25-acre site at the intersection of routes 7 and 202 to create a wildlife preserve in “the heart of New Milford.” via A Wildlife Preserve for ‘the Heart of New Milford’ WEB FIRST – News – Housatonic Times.
The Monroe Conservation Commission is pleased to recognize Marilyn Greenberg as Conservationist of the Month for November. Through her business, Monroe Business Associates, Marilyn has partnered with Housatonic Community College to bring LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) classes to Connecticut. via Monroe Conservation Commission announces November Conservationist of the Month – Monroe, CT
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The OLC’s most recent acquisition, the 106 acre Slocum-Mostachetti Preserve is a rare “marble hill” surrounded by The Great Swamp, located in Wingdale, acquired in partnership with Friends of the Great Swamp.
Storrs Center master developers enter into an agreement to develop the first two phases of Storrs Center, a mixed-use town center project adjacent to the University of Connecticut.
NEWTOWN — One of Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra’s biggest goals this year is to arouse public interest in the Plan of Conservation and Development that the town is in the process of overhauling. via Newtown conservation: the time to act is now – Connecticut Post.
The Department of Agriculture seems to be looking for a state conservationist. Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources.
Griswold – The Economic Development Commission and Griswold Board of Selectmen will hold a combined public hearing and special meeting on Aug. 18 to discuss the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). via The Day – Griswold holds hearing on development plan | News from southeastern Connecticut.
“We are trying to design a vision,” said Pat Sesto, Wilton’s director of environmental affairs. The plan calls for native — as opposed to invasive — trees to be planted cohesively, in rows, if possible, such as dogwoods, crab apples, and ornamental cherries. The trees are all flowering varieties and will change the face of
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Following some final recommendations from the public and a handful of 11th-hour revisions, the New Milford Planning Commission has unanimously adopted the first update of the town’s plan of conservation and development POCD in 13 years, a proposal that its chairman, Peter Eng, believes addresses the potential for future economic development and open space preservation.
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HAMDEN — Ten town and school buildings will be receiving more than $2 million in energy upgrades for less than half the cost, and the promise of savings in the future. Power Point Energy LLC, the town’s energy consultant, is currently working on improvements to the Miller Cultural Complex, which includes the library. Ridge Hill
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Norwich – Fourteen years after the first American shad passed over the Greeneville hydroelectric dam on the then-new Norwich Utilities’ fish lift, the state’s effort to restore the historic shad run to the Shetucket River has plateaued. via Shad run efforts appear to have leveled off | The Day.
