For too long, healthy soils have been underappreciated and underrated. Yet maintaining healthy soils is vital to climate change mitigation and adaptation! Did you know that Connecticut's wetland soils are really good at storing carbon? Watch the video below to hear expert soil scientist Kip Kolesinskas explain.

DEEP and DPH to give update on CT's PFAS Action Plan on Thursday

PFAS contamination continues to be an emerging issue in Connecticut and across the nation.  At a public meeting on Thursday, Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) will review the progress made thus far in implementing key recommendations of the PFAS Action Plan and discuss plans for future actions.  The agenda for the December 8^th meeting includes an opportunity for stakeholders to provide public comments to share their views on this issue.  

The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford and be broadcast via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.   

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Meeting ID: 859 5383

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The meeting will also be broadcast on the Connecticut Network (CT-N). CT-N programming is available through your local cable provider or online at CT-N Connecticut Network and a recording may be available to watch on-demand.

You're Invited

Rivers Alliance Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

Celebrating 30 Years of Protecting Connecticut’s Water

Tuesday, December 13^th from 6 to 8 pm

Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Rockfall, CT

Join Rivers Alliance board and staff for our annual meeting and holiday party. It is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the good work accomplished this year, and to acknowledge the partnerships that make water protection and conservation possible.

This year's event will feature a panel looking at the past, present and future of Rivers Alliance and water protection in Connecticut. Join us for this very interesting conversation.

Food and beverages will be served.

The event is free but you must RSVP