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Commission Supports Haddam Land Trust Property Purchase
The Connecticut River Gateway Commission voted at its February 23, 2023 meeting to provide $5,000 to the Haddam Land Trust to assist in its pending…
Key Dates to Recognize During the Connecticut River Gateway Commission’s 50th Anniversary
In Connecticut, the first signs of organized opposition to the idea of the National Park came from the town of Lyme where fear was expressed…
New Standard Addresses Light Pollution
Excessive night lighting has been shown to affect our health and dramatically harm nature, and have a devastating effect on wildlife, especially on birds. Light…
Learn about Light Pollution and Its Impact on Health and the Environment
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Annual Conference will be held on March 25, 2023 at Wesleyan University, Middletown. The Gateway Commission will present a workshop…
Connecticut River Bridge Replacement
The Connecticut River Bridge, first built in 1907 between the towns of Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, is scheduled for replacement. A new modern and…
Lower Connecticut River Land Trust Hiking Trail Challenge
Take the trail challenge. Can you hike in 19 different towns through the end of 2023? The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust, in partnership with…
Old Saybrook Land Trust Working to Protect a Vital Tidal Wetland
The Old Saybrook Land Trust reached an agreement in August 2022 to purchase 11 acres of land on Ayers Point for $297,000. The Connecticut River…
Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR) Designation
As of Friday, January 14, 2022, the Connecticut NERR (CT NERR) was officially designated by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), becoming the 30th such…
The Problem with Phragmites
Many of us admire the tall, tassel-topped marsh grass along our river shores, thinking it is part of the native habitat. But, most likely, we…