Washington, D.C. – The Farmington River faces a significant threat from the harmful and outdated Rainbow Dam. Today, American Rivers announces the inclusion of the Farmington River in its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®. “The Farmington River supports diverse fish and wildlife, is a vital source of clean drinking water for the region, […]
Enjoy time outdoors, and learn about the rivers near you through a fish’s point of view. World Fish Migration Day: The Migration Celebration Tuesday, May 21 | 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Northwest Park Nature Center, 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT 06095 New Haven – The Nature Conservancy of Connecticut, Save the Sound, and the […]
On Wednesday, March 13, our environmental justice specialist Alex Rodriguez and policy intern Ella McGrail attended a rally and lobby day in Albany to raise support for S2016/A4592B, the New York HEAT (Home Energy Affordable Transition) Act alongside over 100 fellow climate advocates. The NY HEAT Act will save New Yorkers money on their energy […]
Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action joined Rep. Christine Palm, Rep. Geraldo Reyes, Rep. Aundré Baumgardner, Rep. Dominique Johnson, Rep. John Michael Parker, Rep. Sarah Keitt, Rep. Jennifer Leeper, Rep. David Michel, Rep. Amy Morrin Bello, and Rep. Anne Hughes along with business leaders, health care professionals, students, and others in support […]
As part of our commitment to partnering with communities to support an equitable and environmentally just future, we are holding an ongoing series where we shine light on the sustainability work of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and intersectional justice-focused leaders of all ages. Born and raised in the multicultural community of the […]
Opponents dubbed it the Green Monster. We know it as Connecticut’s best hope for meaningful climate action this year. The climate bill that the state legislature’s Environment Committee will discuss on Friday is a monster—and that’s a good thing! The climate crisis demands action on all fronts, and this big bill includes a plethora of […]
Applauds provisions in raised bill that respond to the majority of Connecticut residents’ demand for climate action New Haven, CT – Today the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action voiced its support for Raised Bill HB 5004, a Connecticut General Assembly Environment Committee Bill. The Coalition, a broad-based group of more than 40 health care providers, […]
After commitments made in a 2017 Consent Order went unfulfilled by established deadlines, Save the Sound and the Village of Mamaroneck have reached a new amended agreement in a suit involving violations of the Clean Water Act that dates back to 2015. Through years of remediation work, the Village has already completed $6.5 million worth […]
