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"Dedicated to constant vigilance, judicious management and conservation of our precious natural resources." Mission Statement: "To promote the statutory responsibilities of Connecticut Conservation Commissions and Inland Wetland Commissions and to foster environmental quality through education and through the conservation and protection of wetlands and other natural resources." |
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CT Governor Ned Lamont proclaims 2022 as "The Year of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses"Read Proclamation >>
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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Prospect and Naugatuck, Connecticut 
New Haven, CT – The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) todayannounced that the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) was detected in Prospect, CT on July 16, 2012 by staff members at CAES. The identification has been confirmed by federal regulatory officials in the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA APHIS-PPQ). This is the first record of this pest in Connecticut, which is added to 15 other states where infestations have been detected. A new probable site of infestation is located in the Naugatuck State Forest. The beetle identification is unconfirmed. The emerald ash borer is responsible for the death and decline of tens of millions of ash trees from the mid-west to New York State and south to Tennessee. Ash makes up about 4% to 15% of Connecticut's forests and is a common urban tree Click here to read Press Release from The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
For more information please read: Cheah, Carole and Ellis, Donna 2022. Biological Control of Mile-a-Minute Weed in Connecticut. Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 1083. June 2022, available at: Click here For additional information, including questions on reporting, please contact:Carole Cheah, Ph.D. Research Entomologist Valley Laboratory The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 153 Cook Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095 carole.cheah@ct.gov Search CACIWC.ORG
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Vine Mile-a-minute vine is a highly invasive annual plant from eastern Asia that can quickly cover, outcompete and replace native vegetation, damaging habitat for native plants and animals. Early detection and rapid response are essential for control. Mile-a-minute was first found in Connecticut in Fairfield County in 1997. Since then, it has spread to 20 Connecticut towns, as far east as Stonington and as far north as Simsbury. Mile-a-minute spreads by seed and quickly grows into dense stands. Seeds are spread by wind and water.CC :: IWC :: Tools :: About CACIWC ::Publications :: Support CACIWC ::: Links :: Legislation :: Events
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Other Conferences and Workshops
Flooding Awareness WorkshopsFive workshops in Connecticut have been scheduled during May and June for local municipal staff and officials. These are being sponsored by the US Army Corps of Engineers in cooperation with the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the US Geologic Survey (USGS). For dates, locations, & required registration: Flood Awareness Workshops Flyer For the workshop agenda: Flood Awareness Workshop Agenda
Environmental Job PostingsThe University of Connecticut, UConn Extension is seeking applicants for the new position of Associate/Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use Planning and Climate Resilience For more information, please see: Associate/Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use Planning and Climate Resilience
For additional information on Inland Wetlands and Watercourses in Connecticut, including training and regulations, please see this State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) website: Inland Wetlands and Watercourses home page (ct.gov)
Please also see the DEEP Inland Wetlands Agency Directory at: AgentTownStaffDirectorypdf.pdf
For additional information on Connecticut Wildlife including CT species, the National Diversity Data Base, and Reporting a Wildlife Sighting, please see this CT DEEP website: Wildlife in Connecticut
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