NRWC Awards Watershed Supporters

The Niantic River Watershed Committee was pleased to present awards to Senator Paul Formica, East Lyme resident Marvin Schutt and Dominion-Millstone for their support of conservation in the Niantic River watershed.

Pictured from left to right are: Don Landers, Chris Tomichek, Kevin Hennessy, Sen. Paul Formica, Marvin Schutt, Ralph Bates, Judy Rondeau, John Jasper, Fran Violante and East Lyme First Selectman Mark Nickerson.

As First Selectman of East Lyme, Senator Formica was instrumental in the formation of the Niantic River Watershed Committee, and provided support for several water quality improvement projects that were conducted in partnership with the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District and CT DEEP. Senator Formica continues to support the preservation and protection of the Niantic River in his new role as State Senator.

Marvin Schutt has been involved with the Watershed Committee since its inception in 2008. Marvin served on numerous boards and committees, including the Board of Directors, from which he retired in 2014. Marvin’s energy and experience were invaluable to the Watershed Committee, and were instrumental to both the formation of the Board of Directors in 2011 and the acquisition of 501c3 status in 2015.

Kevin Hennessy was on-hand to accept Dominion-Millstone’s award. Dominion-Millstone has been a dedicated community partner to the Niantic River Watershed Committee since 2008. Dominion has provided financial and technical support for NRWC programs. The Millstone Environmental Lab (MEL) has provided technical assistance to support the water quality monitoring program.  MEL staff have participated in several water quality improvement projects, including the Clark Pond (East Lyme) riparian buffer restoration and the installation of a demonstration coastal riparian buffer at Mago Park (Waterford).