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NRWC Awarded Funding NRWC has been awarded funding from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to update the Niantic River Watershed Protection Plan.  This funding is derived from the inaugural Peter Grayson Letz Fund for the Environment. The Niantic River Watershed Protection Plan, which turns 10 years old in 2016, was the first  DEEP-approved watershed…

New Waterford planning director has a passion for coastal communities Waterford — More than three months into her post, it seems like Waterford’s new director of planning and development has found the perfect job.  Read this article by Martha Shanahan of The Day here.

Landmark appeals Oswegatchie Hills decision; environmental groups intervene East Lyme — Landmark Development is appealing the town’s latest decision on an affordable housing proposal in the Oswegatchie Hills, but three environmental groups are attempting to have the case dismissed.  Read this article by Kimberly Drelich of The Day here.

Study will look at bringing sewers to Saunders Point East Lyme — The town is moving forward with a study of the feasibility of installing sewers in Saunders Point. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recently approved a scope of work for wastewater facility planning for the neighborhood, giving the town the go-ahead to start the study.…

URI study: Beaver dams help keep water cleaner SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — In Rhode Island’s battle to keep its waters clean, count beavers among the state’s allies. A new study by a team of scientists at the University of Rhode Island has found that beaver dams help remove dissolved nitrogen, a nutrient that washes into…

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…

Commission likely to approve preliminary plan for Oswegatchie Hills By Kimberly Drelich East Lyme — The Zoning Commission moved Thursday in the likely direction of approving both a rezoning proposal and preliminary site plan for an affordable housing development in the Oswegatchie Hills, with several modifications.  Read more at The Day.

East Lyme residents approve preserving land within Niantic River Watershed By Kimberly Drelich East Lyme — Town residents voted Wednesday to preserve a 166-acre parcel within the Niantic River Watershed as open space in perpetuity.  Read more at The Day.  

East Lyme open space proposal to go before voters next week By Kimberly Drelich East Lyme — The preservation of a proposed land parcel within the Niantic River Watershed would help preserve water quality and enable the public to always have access to the forestland, according to a presentation Tuesday.  Read this article at The Day.

Waterford residents criticize planned Oswegatchie subdivision Waterford — Plans to subdivide a roughly 30-acre parcel bordering Oswegatchie and Shawandassee roads, and ultimately develop a neighborhood on the property, are drawing criticism from abutting neighbors.  Read this article by Tess Townsend at The Day.