Rep. McCarty Named Children’s Champion by Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

Posted on June 1, 2023

State Rep. Kathleen McCarty was recognized as a Children’s Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for her work on behalf of children and students as Ranking Member of the Education Committee. CTCEA lobbyist Merrill Gay presented the award during a ceremony in the Legislative Office Building.

Water Safety Tips and Resources

Posted on May 27, 2023

Dear Friends,

Summer is a fantastic time of the year with myriad recreation opportunities like hiking, boating and swimming available in easy reach of each of our 169 communities.

Sadly, every year Connecticut residents and visitors go missing while boating, tubing, and swimming. Anyone near the water or planning to go into the water needs to be aware of the conditions and use caution.

Canoeists and kayakers should scout all waterways before attempting to run the swollen rivers or streams. Waterways…

CONNECTICUT RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROVIDES $9 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS TO PLAN, BUILD, EXPAND, AND IMPROVE 50 RECREATIONAL TRAILS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

Posted on May 23, 2023

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently announced that approximately $9 million in state grants are being released through the Connecticut Recreational Trails Program to plan, build, expand, and improve a total of 50 multi-use trails across Connecticut.

DEEP has seen demand for outdoor recreation increase dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Annual visits to locations in the Connecticut State Parks and Forests system reached an estimated…