An Environmental Public Hearing to Be Aware Of…

I recently participated in a discussion at UConn Avery Point regarding the potential designation a wide swath of eastern Long Island Sound as a National Estuarine Research Reserve.

The designation would not make the area off-limits to fishing or other commercial activities that are restricted at other federally-protected areas, but I noted how shellfishermen, boaters, marina owners, commercial operators and southeastern Connecticut residents need to be kept apprised of developments.

If you have questions or comments: Here is the Oct. 7 public hearing commenter sign up sheet, and more information is available at bit.ly/ctdeepnerr.

Please feel free to send me your thoughts, questions and comments at [email protected] – thank you!