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Public Hearing on New Lighting Standards
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Connecticut River Gateway Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed standards regarding lighting. Interested parties may appear…
Commission Awarded at CLCC Conference
The Connecticut River Gateway Commission has been honored by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council with a“2023 Excellence in Conservation Award.” CLCC recognizes organizations and individuals…
Learn about Light Pollution and Its Impact on Health and the Environment
Alan Sheiness, of the Lyme Land Trust, will present Part II of an event on light pollution on Wednesday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. at…
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…
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…