In Connecticut alone, there are more than 5,000 dams, most no longer serving their original purpose. Many of these structures disconnect access for fish and wildlife to up and downstream habitat for breeding, feeding, and nursery grounds. They can also disrupt water flows and trap natural sediments that Connecticut’s remaining coastal marshes desperately need to keep pace with sea-level rise. This presentation will discuss how removing dams will help reconnect and create more climate resilient river systems, unblock critical habitats, and reduce risk to communities. Presented by Emily Hadzopulos of The Nature Conservancy in CT and Aimee Petras from the Farmington River Watershed Association. For additional information, please visit our EVENTS segment on this page.

This lecture will take place at the Torrington Historical Society at 192 Main Street, Torrington. As seating is limited, please register using the link below.