PRESS RELEASE: Planting Continues at “Reconnecting Rivers” Dana Dam Removal Celebration

New Haven, CT – Last weekend kicked off the first in a series of volunteer planting days at the former site of Dana Dam, the next to be held at the “Reconnecting Rivers” Dana Dam Removal Celebration on May 4.   Over 40 volunteers showed up to help plant more than 125 native trees and shrubs […]

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Oswegatchie Hills are home to disappearing Pitch Pines

Ledge outcroppings such as these in Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve are some of the last terrains where Pitch Pine and Scrub Oak can survive.

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Final Decision by PURA on Tree-Trimming Passes the Buck

Dampens enhanced tree-trimming plans and leaves tree protection up to citizens and towns.

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Another Chance to Protect Connecticut’s Street Trees

Over the last several months, Connecticut’s utility companies and the Public Utility Regulatory Authority have been going back-and-forth on a tree-trimming plan around power lines.

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An Update on Tree-Trimming

Concerned residents throughout the state want to keep their street trees intact.

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New Tree-Trimming Plan Cuts Too Deep

“Enhanced Tree-Trimming” could leave Connecticut’s tree-lined streets crude and bare. Come to public meetings this week to save your neighborhood trees.

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