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Winter Storm Juno Arrives, Two Feet of Snow Possible, Parking Ban Announced in Old Lyme

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As Winter Storm Juno begins to affect our towns, a parking ban has been announced throughout Old Lyme from 6 p.m. tonight until further notice. Keep all vehicles off the roads so that they remain open for emergency vehicles and can be safely cleared when the storm ends. Governor Dannel Malloy has announced that all non-emergency travel must cease on all roads in the … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Juno Arrives, Two Feet of Snow Possible, Parking Ban Announced in Old Lyme

Nature Conservancy Applauds U.S. Department of Agriculture Program to Help Long Island Sound Watershed

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The Nature Conservancy offers the following statement of gratitude for U.S. Department of Agriculture support of efforts to reduce excessive runoff and nutrient loading to Long Island Sound from private lands within the Sound’s multistate watershed. The Long Island Sound Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program is one of 115 high-impact projects that will … [Read more...] about Nature Conservancy Applauds U.S. Department of Agriculture Program to Help Long Island Sound Watershed

Connecticut River Watershed Council, Partners Receive $10M in Federal Funds to Help Improve Long Island Sound 

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The Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) is one of seven partners receiving a $10 million federal grant funded through USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program. This new project brings together seven partners to improve the health of Long Island Sound. The funding will be matched dollar for dollar by other local, state, and private funding sources. Excess … [Read more...] about Connecticut River Watershed Council, Partners Receive $10M in Federal Funds to Help Improve Long Island Sound 

Local Legislators Applaud $2 Million Bond Issue to Help Purchase The Preserve

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Five state legislators, State Senators Art Linares and Paul Formica, and State Representatives Phillip Miller, Devin Carney and Jesse MacLachan have applauded the Jan. 12, approval of a $2 million state bond issue to assist in the acquisition of the Preserve. The Preserve property consists of 1,000 acres along the shore of Long Island Sound that is presently open … [Read more...] about Local Legislators Applaud $2 Million Bond Issue to Help Purchase The Preserve

Lyme Land Conservation Trust Earns National Recognition

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The Lyme Land Conservation Trust has been awarded accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. “This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to permanent land conservation that benefits the entire community,” said Land Trust President John Pritchard in making the announcement. “Our land trust is a stronger … [Read more...] about Lyme Land Conservation Trust Earns National Recognition

Potapaug Offers Archaeology, Natural Studies Walk in Old Lyme, Saturday

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Join Potapaug Audubon and Old Lyme's Town Historian Dr. John Pfeiffer for an Archaeology and Natural Studies Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at Ames Rockshelter, 130 Whippoorwill Rd. Old Lyme. This is a follow up walk to Dr. Pfieffer's Nov. 6, lecture on the Native Americans, the Nehantic. The walk is about three miles long. For more information, call 860-710-5811. … [Read more...] about Potapaug Offers Archaeology, Natural Studies Walk in Old Lyme, Saturday

Bye, Bye Beavers? Rodents Raise a Ruckus in Essex

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There's a small storm brewing in our near-neighbor Essex about - of all things - beavers!  The Essex Conservation Commission voted unanimously at a Nov. 6 meeting to pursue the possible lethal trapping  of beavers in a pond at Viney Brook Park.  The proposed trapping, which would be carried out by a state licensed trapper who had worked with the commission previously, has drawn … [Read more...] about Bye, Bye Beavers? Rodents Raise a Ruckus in Essex

Nature Conservancy Holds Deer Hunt at Lyme’s Selden Creek Preserve to Support Deer Management Program

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The Nature Conservancy is coordinating a deer hunt at the Conservancy’s Selden Creek Preserve in Lyme starting Wednesday, Nov. 19 and continuing  through Wednesday, Dec. 31; however, the preserve will not be closed because the hunting area is safely separated from the part of the preserve with public trails. The Conservancy is also coordinating a hunt at the Burnham Brook … [Read more...] about Nature Conservancy Holds Deer Hunt at Lyme’s Selden Creek Preserve to Support Deer Management Program

Connecticut River Gateway Commission Donates $5,000 To “The Preserve” Fund

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The Connecticut River Gateway Commission has contributed $5,000 to the Trust for Public Land Campaign to Preserve the 1,000 Acre Forest.  The donation will help ensure that the parcel known as The Preserve in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Essex will be permanently protected as forestland and wildlife habitat. The Gateway Commission was established in 1973 to administer the … [Read more...] about Connecticut River Gateway Commission Donates $5,000 To “The Preserve” Fund

Clarification: Deadline for Annual Land Trust Photo Contest Extended to Dec. 1

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Amateur photographers, no matter where they live, may submit photographs of the scenic countryside, wildlife, plants, and cultural and historic features in the towns of East Haddam, Essex, Lyme, Old Lyme, and Salem. Submissions are being accepted up to Dec. 1. Contest rules are available online athttp://www.lymelandtrust.org/news/photo-contest/ . Entry forms for the contest … [Read more...] about Clarification: Deadline for Annual Land Trust Photo Contest Extended to Dec. 1

Substantial State Grants Announced for Lyme, Old Lyme Open Space Properties

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State Rep. Marilyn Giuliano (R-23) along with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced state grants of: $351,000 to preserve 2.87 acres of open space in Lyme, $162,500 to preserve 40.76 acres of land on 106 Four Mile River Road in Old Lyme and $650,000 to preserve 186 acres of Horse Hill Woods – Phase II in Westbrook.  The collective grants will help preserve over 405 acres of … [Read more...] about Substantial State Grants Announced for Lyme, Old Lyme Open Space Properties

Lewis Discusses Geology of CT River Valley During Today’s Foliage Cruise

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Join retired State Geologist Ralph Lewis, on a sunset cruise from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, on the RiverQuest, a stable, 54-foot excursion boat with excellent viewing, enclosed cabin, and restroom. The cruise departs from Eagle Landing State Park, Rte. 82, Haddam at 3:30 p.m. The tour will examine the geological features and processes that created this beautiful river … [Read more...] about Lewis Discusses Geology of CT River Valley During Today’s Foliage Cruise

Old Lyme Town Meeting Tonight to Vote on Additional $405,000 for Hains Park Boathouse

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Old Lyme voters will be asked at a Special Town Meeting to be held this evening Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School auditorium to consider a request from the Boathouse/Hains Park Improvement Committee to approve additional expenditure for the renovation of the boathouse at Hains Park on Rogers Lake.  The amount being requested from town funds is … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Meeting Tonight to Vote on Additional $405,000 for Hains Park Boathouse

Thousands of Volunteers Solve Global Trash Problem Locally: Tons of Trash Hauled From Local Rivers

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The 410+ mile long Connecticut River and nearby rivers and streams are cleaner of trash thanks to thousands of hard working volunteers. On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, volunteers from businesses, faith communities, watershed groups, schools, community and youth organizations grabbed trash bags and work gloves for the 18th annual Source to Sea Cleanup, organized by the … [Read more...] about Thousands of Volunteers Solve Global Trash Problem Locally: Tons of Trash Hauled From Local Rivers