News Releases - 2017

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• 3/1/2017 March Program Schedule at Goodwin Conservation Center

  Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise.

• 7/14/2017 Governor Malloy Proclaims July 15-16 as the Second Annual Connecticut Clean, Drain, Dry Weekend

  Connecticut will mark its second Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on July 15-16 – as part of an effort to encourage boaters and others to take all steps necessary to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is partnering with the Candlewood Lake Authority, and the Connecticut Federation of Lakes to promote this weekend.

• 7/26/2017 DEEP Says Updated Energy Strategy will Continue Moving CT Toward Cheaper, Cleaner, More Reliable Energy

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today released a draft of an updated energy strategy for Connecticut which focuses on building a 21st energy system that lowers costs for homeowners and businesses and reduces carbon emissions to help achieve the state’s climate change goals.

• 6/1/2017 Governor’s Greenways Council Presents 18th Annual Greenways Awards

  The Governor’s Greenways Council today commended Governor Malloy, five individuals, and a regional planning organization that have made significant contributions to the promotion, development and enhancement of Greenways – linear open space in Connecticut – and designated two new State greenways at a ceremony this morning at the Government Center, in Stamford, CT.

• 6/26/2017 Name of Deceased Person taken from Waters of Stamford Harbor Released

  The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police have identified the man who was pronounced dead early Sunday morning after being taken from the waters of Stamford Harbor.

• 6/26/2017 Game of Logging II at Goodwin Conservation Center, Hampton

  Join instructor Bill Girard, Certified Instructor of Girard Custom Cut Hardwoods, for the world-renowned “Game of Logging” chainsaw training program on Saturday, July 29 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Goodwin Conservation Center, 23 Potter Road, Hampton.