Forum to Protect the Farmington River and State Waterways – Monday, April 11th
April 11, 2011
Dear Neighbors,
As the warmer weather sets in, more folks begin using the state’s waterways. April 16th marks opening day for fishing season, crew teams resume practicing, and families kickoff boating season.
In an effort to keep our waterways protected and inform you about environmental laws pertaining to boaters, I encourage you and your family to attend a public forum on Monday April 11th.
I will join experts from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Study to highlight current environmental concerns and all the ways you can and must work to keep our rivers and lakes clean.
Forum to Protect the Farmington River and State Waterways – Monday, April 11th:
| WHO: | State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8) Peter Aarrestad, Director of Inland Fisheries Division with the Department of Environmental Protection Joyce Kennedy, Study Coordinator with the Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Study |
| WHAT: | Please join us for a discussion on Didymosphenia geminata, more commonly called "didymo," an invasive freshwater algae that the Department of Environmental Protection has recently confirmed in the west branch of the Farmington River. Experts will discuss the effects of the algae on the river’s eco-system, current state laws and requirements pertaining to boaters and invasive plant life, and what can be done to prevent further spreading. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and speak about their environmental concerns. |
| WHERE: | Canton Community Center 40 Dyer Avenue Canton, Connecticut |
| WHEN: | Monday, April 11th 7:00 p.m. |
EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
I look forward to seeing you there. As always, if you have questions about this or any issue concerning state government, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
State Senator Kevin Witkos
www.SenatorWitkos.com