CT: Public Lands/Wilderness
CT's Estuarine Research Reserve to Focus on Preserving Long Island Sound
Connecticut has secured its first National Estuarine Research Reserve along part of the state's Long Island Sound. Conservationists applaud the news …
Restoration Project at Great Meadows Marsh Aims to Invest in CT's Coastline
STRATFORD, Conn. -- A restoration project broke ground yesterday that will revive one of Connecticut's largest salt marshes thanks to a $4 million …
CT Close to Establishing Its First National Estuarine Research Reserve
OLD LYME, Conn. -- Connecticut soon will join a majority of East Coast states in having a federally recognized estuary, which could help identify …
21st Annual Environmental Summit Starts Today, Goes Virtual
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Legislators, advocates and experts are gathering today, virtually, to brainstorm solutions for the myriad threats facing …
Conservationists Mull Lawsuits as Feds Roll Back Ocean Protections
HARTFORD, Ct. -- Groups that protect the oceans are looking at their legal options after President Donald Trump declared on Friday that commercial …
Groups Press to Revive Civilian Conservation Corps
ROCKY NECK STATE PARK, Conn. - Environmental groups are calling on Congress to revive the Civilian Conservation Corps, in order to put people back to …
Wildlife Bill Gets Bipartisan Support
HARTFORD, Conn. — A new bill in Congress would bring millions of dollars to help at-risk wildlife in Connecticut. The Recovering America's …
Environmental Review Shows Extreme Weather Increasing
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Catastrophic hurricanes, severe flooding and raging wildfires fueled by drought have been prominent features of an eventful year …
GOP Repeal of Methane Rule Fails
HARTFORD, Conn. – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected an attempt to overturn a rule meant to stop the release of billions of cubic …
Lawsuit Challenges 'One-In, Two-Out' Executive Order on Regulations
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Public interest law, environmental and labor groups are suing to stop the Trump administration's executive order to cut government …
Obama Designates First Marine National Monument in Atlantic
HARTFORD, Conn. - President Obama on Thursday announced the designation of the first marine national monument in Atlantic waters. Spanning almost 5,00…
House Sets New Record for Anti-Environmental Riders
HARTFORD, Conn. – Environmental groups say the appropriations bill to fund the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that passed the U.S…