February Newsletter
Tag Archives: Environment
Zoning Strategy. Riparian Corridor Protections
WestCOG is pleased to release a report titled “The Case for Riparian Corridor Protections: Zoning Strategies to Reduce Pollution of Inland Waters and Resultant Hypoxia of Long Island Sound.”
Public Act 21-29 (passed in June 2021) expands the responsibility of zoning commissions in protecting the water quality of Long Island Sound from 24 coastal municipalities to all 169 municipalities of the state.
This report provides history protecting riparian corridors along with model regulations for implementing Public Act 21-29.
Learn more on WestCOG’s Zoning Strategies Webpage or reach out to Francis Pickering, Executive Director at WestCOG.
REMINDER: 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS
The Draft 2020-2030 Western Connecticut Regional Plan of Conservation and Development is now available for public comment. Join us at one of our Public Information Meetings to learn more about the plan, ask questions and provide feedback.
Continue reading REMINDER: 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGSPUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED FOR 2020-2030 WESTERN CONNECTICUT POCD
The Draft 2020-2030 Western Connecticut Regional Plan of Conservation and Development is now available for public comment. You can find the plan and more information on the Plan of Conservation and Development webpage or at plan.westcog.org.
Join us at one of our Public Information Meetings to learn more about the plan, ask questions and provide feedback. The presentation will be the same at either location.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 7pm-8pm
Greenwich Audubon Center
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
and
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 7pm-8pm
Highstead
127 Lonetown Road
West Redding, CT 06896
*Follow the signs to “The Barn”, approximately a ½ mile long driveway
ENGLISH: For language assistance or other accommodations, contact Western Connecticut Council of Governments at least five business days prior to the meeting at help@westcog.org.
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FRANÇAIS: Pour obtenir de l’aide linguistique ou d’autres mesures d’adaptation, contactez WestCOG au moins cinq jours ouvrables avant la réunion à help@westcog.org.
POLSKI: W przypadku pomocy językowej lub innej pomocy, skontaktuj się z WestCOG co najmniej pięć dni roboczych przed wydarzeniem w help@westcog.org
Launch of Sustainable CT
Sustainable CT, a new statewide initiative to support Connecticut’s cities and towns, will have a regional launch event on January 9th, at the Comstock Community Center in Wilton, in collaboration with the Western Council of Governments, at 1:00 p.m. Created by towns for towns, the initiative includes a wide-ranging menu of sustainability best practices, tools and resources, peer learning, and recognition. Continue reading Launch of Sustainable CT
State Water Plan to be Presented at COG Meeting
Public Health Section Chief, Lori Mathieu, of the CT Department of Public Health’s Drinking Water Section will be presenting information on the State Water Plan at the public meeting of Western Connecticut Council of Governments. Continue reading State Water Plan to be Presented at COG Meeting
MS4 Stormwater
Municipal Stormwater Support
For the latest in Storm water Municipal Support head to UConn NEMO’s MS4 Support Page.
Stormwater Inventory Mapping
WestCOG performed a pilot stormwater inventory project for the town of Bethel. The approach uses low cost approach and field technicians using a tape measurer, flashlight, smartphone, and a WestCOG custom app to collect stormwater inventory data.
Contact Tucker Beckett to inquire about resources and employing practices within your community at tbeckett@westcog.org.
Stormwater Listerv
Get on the listserv to learn the latest on MS4 issues or to collect answers yourself.
Stormwater Mapping Data
GIS Data useful for stormwater mapping can be found on WestCOG’s data page. Datasets include impervious cover, watersheds, and catchment locations.
30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD UNDERWAY
Regarding their regional transportation plans and transportation capital improvement programs, the Housatonic Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (HVMPO) and the South Western Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (SWRMPO) are required to submit Air Quality Conformity Statements to the US Federal Highway Administration and to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Continue reading 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD UNDERWAY