The panel will discuss climate challenges in Connecticut today, the disparate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, and offer solutions for a more equitable and just response to climate change in Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Denise Savageau
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RTM Declines to Vote on Anti-Tolling Resolution, Votes to Postpone Indefinitely
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Dozens spoke out against the anti-tolling resolution, saying the non-partisan RTM should not get involved in state issues. Other disagreed, including Democrats, saying tolls would hurt “the little guy” and be a regressive tax. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Lenhart, Bob Brady, Candace Garthwaite, Denise Savageau, Doug Wells, Ed Dadakis, Frank Farricker
Letter: Adoption of State Water Plan is in Jeopardy; Water is a Public Trust Resource
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“Adoption of the State Water Plan is in jeopardy. The opposition is being led by the water utilities and some legislators are listening. The utilities are concerned with language in the plan that refers to water as a public trust resource. …This language simply reflects current state statute.” – Denise Savageau Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, water
Panel Discussion Set for Saturday: Plastics and Microplastics in Long Island Sound”
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On Saturday, April 7, panelists will bring an understanding of the polluting effects of plastics and microplastics in local waters. Discussion will be followed by a Q&A. Come early at 2:30 pm for the Community Reception. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Health, Christensen, Cole Auditorium, Denise Savageau, Ed Stilwagen, Evan Ward
“Hazardous Beauty” at the Flinn Gallery Examines Collision of Consumerism and Natural World
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Hazardous Beauty is an environmental art show at the Flinn Gallery that examines the collision of consumer culture with the natural world. Through April 25, 2018. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Lifestyle, People & Culture, Alejandro Durán, Denise Savageau, Ellen Hawley, Flinn Gallery
Controversy Brews over Tesei’s Plans to Combine Oversight of Wetlands and Conservation
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In his budget Peter Tesei has proposed not replacing retiring Denise Savageau as head of the Conservation Commission, but instead to have one person lead both Wetlands and Conservation. Not everyone agrees it is a good idea. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, Pat Sesto
Supermoon Storm Surge Inundates Binney Pond and Its New Plantings
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Conservation Commission director Denise Savageau said it’s difficult to know how much salt water intrusion there was in Binney Pond last week, given there was significant snow and rain coming downstream. The new plantings around the pond were completely submerged. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Weather, Binney Park, coastal ponds, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, storm surge, super moon
It’s Organic, Until It’s Not: Don’t Toss Your Clippings into the Street
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Grass clippings tossed to the curb are organic, but then they become contaminated and get washed into storm drains and ultimately into Long Island Sound. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Health, Conservation Commission, Denise Savageau, grass clippings, leaves, storm drains
Savor a Last Taste of Summer One 4 Oz Sample at a Time
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Scot Weicker and Daphne Dixon shared further details of the upcoming Last Taste of Summer craft beer festival and celebration of sustainability, set for Sept 30 in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, People & Culture, Bad Sons, Ballast Point, Capt Lawrence, Charter Oak, City Carting
Children Environmental March on Greenwich Ave Empowers Youth
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The Children’s Environmental March in central Greenwich drew crowds. The event featured speakers including Claire Colman, Fred Camillo, Marina Rosin Levine, Alex Bergstein and Denise Savageau. Also, Greenwich High School students Elizabeth Murray and Kara Bittman talked about their personal connections to the environment and the necessity of having a deep commitment to fighting climate change. Continue Reading →