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NRWA Fall Events
February 2012. Snowshoe Hike at Lake Windwing.
Join us for a snowshoe hike on the trails around beautiful Lake Windwing in Ridgefield. This program is weather permitting and for ages 8 and up. Parking is available near the ball fields off South Shore Drive, Ridgefield, CT. Check our website for the date. For more information and to register, contact NRWA at 1-877-NRWA-INFO.
March 2012. Spring Amphibian Walk.
March is a magical time to search for frogs and salamanders! Dave Havens of NRWA will give a short introduction on amphibians and how to spot them. Then we’ll go on a woodland walk to visit vernal ponds coming to life with salamanders, newts, frogs and toads. Search for eggs, tadpoles, learn about their seasonal habitats, life history, and some of the many species which live in our area. Meet at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan at the 1st parking lot on the right, behind the ball field. Bring tall waterproof boots. Check our website for the date. Call 1-877-NRWA-INFO for reservations.
March 9, Friday, 7-8:30 PM. "Kayaking In And Around The Norwalk Islands" Book Signing, Presentation and Discussion By David Park. The community is invited to this event at the Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Avenue. Come hear all the details and ask questions on kayaking the area between Darien and Westport including local rivers, coast and islands off-shore. Information on kayak safety and island nesting birds will also be discussed and an 18 foot sea-kayak and gear will be on display courtesy of the Outdoor Sports Center of Wilton. The local, niche guidebook includes color photos and will be available for $10. David Park grew up in the town of Weston and has lived in East Norwalk for the past 27 years. He is retired and devotes his time to public service including positions as past-chairman of the Norwalk Historical Commission, as a board member of the Norwalk River Watershed Association and the 5-town Norwalk River Valley Trail Steering Committee, and as board secretary of the East Norwalk Library. David has been a canoeist all his life, an avid kayaker of local waters for the past 15 years and produced and printed his book in late 2009. In addition, he has been documenting the local active Osprey nests for the past 13 years.
March 20, Tuesday, 7:30 PM. "Kayaking In And Around The Norwalk Islands" Book Signing, Presentation and Discussion By David Park. The community is invited to this event at the New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street.
April 12, Thursday, 7:00 PM. "Kayaking In and Around the Norwalk Islands" Book Signing, Presentation and Discussion By David Park. The community is invited to this event at the Ridgefield Library, 472 Main Street.
IN THE NEWS
CT DEP Proposed Stream Flow Regulations
published
The proposed regulations will establish
new guidelines for activities that alter the flow of
rivers and streams, such as withdrawals of groundwater
and surface water or the operation of dams or other
impoundments. The proposed regulations would establish
four categories, or classes, of rivers and streams,
ranging from Class 1 natural waters to Class 4 urbanized
waters. Due to the balancing of river and stream water
uses with in-stream flow needs, the proposed regulations
would be phased in over a period of time; grant the
regulated community sufficient time to implement flow
releases; and allow for public participation and input
in the many decisions – including the establishment
of the various classes of rivers and streams – that
will be made. See the Press Release at http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?Q=448782&A=3605
Norwalk Sewage Treatment Plant
is Getting an Upgrade
You can read the article
at http://www.thehour.com/printstory/476565/
UPCOMING
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS:
Stay tuned for more info…
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