Len Dejong, PRWC Executive Director is a presenter and Conference Steering Committee member for the Water Supply in Western Connecticut Conference presented by Rivers Alliance of Connecticut with support from The Connecticut Community Foundation. DeJong will present, “A Collaborative Approach To Water Resource Management For The Pomperaug River” . The conference is free to attend and will be held on Friday May 18, 2018, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at Roxbury Town Hall (29 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783). Purpose: To provide useful information on current and changing conditions and policy affecting water supply in western Connecticut.
Topics will include: Current conditions in western Connecticut. Will today’s water sources serve tomorrow’s needs--economic, environmental and recreational? Is there even enough water for our present needs? What should I know about my home, town, and region’s water supply? What actions can I take to ensure that we all have adequate and safe water supplies for the future?
Audience: Town and regional officials, land-use planners, watershed groups, garden clubs, fishing clubs, Rotary and business associations, and interested citizens.
Conference is free to attend; a $20 donation is suggested for lunch.
Conference Steering Committee: Dan Lawrence, Len Dejong, Margaret Miner, Martha Smith
