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• REGIONAL ACTION: Speak up for river herring! Long Island Soundkeeper Bill Lucey plans to testify at the New England Fisheries Management Council scoping meeting on Wednesday, 4/17/24 in Mystic, CT. Take a minute to make sure the NEFMC hears from you how important it is to protect this keystone species in our region.
From the Connecticut Federation of Lakes
INVASIVE PLANTS, LAKE MONITORING, & TRAINING
The Connecticut Federation of Lakes is excited to announce
our Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9 am to 2 pm.
at the Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut,
501 Wolcott Rd., Bristol, CT.
Registration link below!
CFL has had a busy year and this gives a chance to share our accomplishments. We also look forward to hearing what challenges you and the lake that you steward.
Join us for three informative sessions:
Tracy Lizotte, CT DEEP Water Monitoring and Assessment Program, will introduce Connecticut Lake Watch a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program. Everyone will be trained at this event and will be capable of taking vital measurements that guide local lake management efforts.
Peter Francis, CT DEEP Boating Division Director, present new developments with the Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp. The monies raised from the AIS Stamp fund the Connecticut Lakes, Rivers, and Ponds Preservation Account which funds the annual Aquatic Invasive Species Grant.
Gregory Bugbee, CAES Office of Aquatic Invasive Species, will provide insights on the status of Aquatic Invasive Plants in the state including the rapidly expanding threat posed by Hydrilla.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect with experts in the field!
Refreshments will be provided.
Register to attend this free event at this link.
Connecticut Federation of Lakes 2024 Annual Meeting
Join us for our annual meeting to learn from three informative speakers.A call to action by Kevin Job, CT DEEP Fisheries biologist, regarding river herring.
www.trcp.org/2024/04/02/river-herring-rebound-requires-atlantic-herring-fisheries-management-chan...
TLGV is Hiring!
Outdoor Educator/Program Coordinator
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is seeking an engaging and dynamic professional to build upon and strengthen TLGV’s educational programming and lead outdoor experiences for youth, families and adults throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.
The successful candidate will be passionate about place-based education and connecting diverse people to the Heritage Corridor’s abundant natural, historic and cultural resources. They will have the knowledge and enthusiasm to share the wonders of the natural world, introduce people to outdoor experiences and foster a strong conservation ethic in participants. They will have demonstrated experience delivering impactful programs that are fun and accessible for people of all ages, abilities and identities, creating future generations of curious and enthusiastic stewards of the Heritage Corridor.
This is a full-time, 35-hour per week position with a variable schedule that will regularly include a mix of early morning, evening and weekend work. As an ambassador for TLGV and the Heritage Corridor, this role requires working throughout the Corridor as well as engaging the public and volunteers from TLGV’s headquarters. Salary is commensurate with experience and a benefits allowance is provided in addition to the salary.
Learn more about the job responsibilities and requirements for a successful candidate by clicking this link. thelastgreenvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TLGVOutdoorEducatorJobPosting.pdf
From Avalonia Lan Conservancy
Avalonia Land Conservancy to Protect 159 acres in Bozrah/Montville
One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)