The Quinnipiac River
“…the Q was the first river in Connecticut to have such an endowment, which has distributed $1.4 million since 1992 and is now worth $2 million…. Twenty years ago the river itself was known far and wide as the dirtiest river in the state and the Quinnipiac River valley was the industrial backyard of greater New Haven, largely to be exploited and not treasured. That has certainly changed.”
Read more about it in NewHavenIndependent.org
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Stimulus Funds to Put Fish Ladder on Naugatuck River
“Besides creating more jobs, the fish ladder will create a way for fish from Long Island Sound to travel upstream to the 29 miles of the Naugatuck River above Seymour. A fish ladder, also known as a fishway, fish pass or fish steps, is a structure on or around artificial barriers to facilitate the natural migration of diadromous fish, those that travel between fresh and salt water.
Article in ConnPost.com
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Milford Puts Controls on Industrial Activities Along the Housatonic River
“… to prohibit trash hauling, solid waste processing, recycling plants, storage and processing of construction and demolition debris, and volume reduction facilities in the district, except when such activities are related to other, primary uses.
“Existing businesses will be "grandfathered" under the new provisions, but would not likely be permitted to expand….”
Read more at ConnPost.com
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Don’t forget, a saltwater fishing license is now required to fish the marine waters of Connecticut. You can purchase one for $10.00 from your local bait & tackle shop, such as Newtown Bait & Tackle, or at Town/City Hall.
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Connecticut Tourism;
Long Island Sound Resource Center;
Housatonic Valley Association;
Stratford, Connecticut;
Milford, Connecticut;
fishing; charters; vacations; travel
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