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Connecticut River Gateway Commission activity and related news in the Zone.
Gateway Commission Seeks Zoning & Municipal Support Specialist
Work with the Gateway Commission to further its mission to protect the Lower Connecticut River Valley! The Gateway Commission is seeking a part-time or contract…
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…
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…
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