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NRWA
programs reveal the importance and features of the river
and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually
can improve the region. Programs are free, but space
may be limited, and reservations are suggested. Call
the leader listed or NRWA at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463),
if no leader is mentioned, for more information, directions,
and reservations. Hikers should always wear hiking shoes
and bring water.
NRWA
programs reveal the importance and features of the river
and its watershed and ways people collectively and individually
can improve the region. Programs are free, but space
may be limited, and reservations are suggested. Call
the leader listed or NRWA at 877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463),
if no leader is mentioned, for more information, directions,
and reservations. Hikers should always wear hiking shoes
and bring water.
April 17, Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM.
Trail & Habitat Restoration Project – Riverside Park,
Norwalk. Help us prepare a section of proposed trail
along Riverside Avenue and the Norwalk River that will
connect existing trails at Union Park to existing trails
on the north side of Rt. 123. There are jobs for a variety
of age levels. Lunch for volunteers, as well as necessary
tools and gloves, will be provided and made possible
through a grant from REI. Call NRWA or e-mail info@norwalkriver.org
to sign-up.
April 22
– Earth Day
April 24, Saturday, 9 AM. Norwalk
River Cleanup. Trout Unlimited - Mianus Chapter’s
annual spring cleanup of the Norwalk River needs volunteers
to help clean between Merwin Meadows and School Road,
which always yields a truckload of trash. Contact Jeff
Yates, at jyates@mianustu.org or 203.216.7078 for information
and directions.
May 2, Sunday 11-5. Wilton Green
Discovery Festival. NRWA will be participating.
May - NRWA Annual Meeting. Location
and date to be determined.
June 6, Sunday, 10-1 pm. Natural
History Walk at Weir Farm to Celebrate National Trails
Day. Greg Waters, Horticulturist at the Weir Farm
National Historic Site will lead this informative hike
along the Norwalk River Watershed Trail from Rt. 33
in Ridgefield, through Wilton Land Trust open space,
Woodcock Nature Center, Weir Preserve, and Weir Farm
National Historic Site. Call Greg Waters (203-544-9829,
x11) to register and for directions to hike starting
point.
IN THE NEWS
CT DEP Proposed Stream Flow Regulations
published - The proposed regulations will establish
new guidelines for activities that alter the flow of
rivers and streams, such as withdrawals of groundwater
and surface water or the operation of dams or other
impoundments. The proposed regulations would establish
four categories, or classes, of rivers and streams,
ranging from Class 1 natural waters to Class 4 urbanized
waters. Due to the balancing of river and stream water
uses with in-stream flow needs, the proposed regulations
would be phased in over a period of time; grant the
regulated community sufficient time to implement flow
releases; and allow for public participation and input
in the many decisions – including the establishment
of the various classes of rivers and streams – that
will be made. See the Press Release at http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?Q=448782&A=3605
Norwalk Sewage Treatment Plant
is Getting an Upgrade - You can read the article
at http://www.thehour.com/printstory/476565/
UPCOMING
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS:
Stay tuned for more info…
2010
TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBIT
February – June 2010
Calling all photographers, 2nd
chance! NRWA has begun its 2010 traveling photo
exhibit throughout the watershed towns with a collection
of wonderful photos, featuring Irwin Block as this year's
highlighted photographer.
The exhibit opened on Wednesday, February
3 at the New Canaan Library in conjunction with an NRWA-sponsored
talk, “Indian Pathways” by local historian, Brent Colley.
The event was a success and we are
looking forward to exhibiting it at the main Norwalk
Library in March. Given the short time frame that we
were able to publicize and accept entries prior to the
exhibit's opening in New Canaan, we would like to extend
the opportunity through the end of February to add to
the exhibit when it relocates to Norwalk.
If you are interested, entry
forms must be submitted no later than Saturday,
February 27th, 2010.
If you are not able to submit a jpg
or other digital version of your entry, please let us
know and we will find a way to work around it. Accepted
photographs must be dropped off at Norwalk Library (main
computer area) on Saturday, February 27th from 10AM
– Noon.
NRWA volunteers will relocate the
exhibit to a new location in the watershed at the start
of each month.
Please e-mail Elizabeth Craig at elizycraig@aol.com
or call NRWA at 1-877-NRWA-INFO (877-679-2463) if you
are interested or have any questions. Download your
entry form
here.
The exhibit will be located at the
following locations through June.
February: New Canaan Library
March: Norwalk Library
April: Weston Library
May: Ridgefield Rec. Center
June: Wilton Library
Thanks and hope that you can join
us!
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