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• Three Belles Marina - Clean Environment Makes Good Business Sense

  Three Belles Marina in Niantic has become the first marina in the area, and only the eleventh in the state, to earn the Connecticut Department of Protection (DEP) “Connecticut Clean Marina” designation. The certification, a voluntary environmental compliance... Posted Jul 24 2008, 03:39 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Environment, Tourism, Water

• Saving the American Chestnut - David Bingham does his part in Salem

  Think of Connecticut and trees, and the Charter Oak comes to mind. But time was when the giant of the forest, the mighty American chestnut, dwarfed the oaks, maples and other hardwoods. It was the 19th century first choice for buildings and barns, rail... Posted Jun 21 2008, 01:08 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Gardening, Environment

• Whippoorwill Morgan Horses Enchant Visitors - Annual Open Barn Draws Record Crowd

  Jean Vasiloff knows her horses. The owner of McCullogh Farm in Old Lyme and breeder of the Whippoorwill line of registered, purebred Morgan Horses, hopes more people will share her love and appreciation for the first truly American breed. Close to 1,000... Posted Jun 14 2008, 09:52 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Environment, Tourism, Pets

• Lyme and Old Lyme Consumer Electronics Recycling on June 14

  There’s one less reason for residents of Lyme and Old Lyme too put off cleaning out the garage or basement and getting rid of unwanted electronic devices. Saturday, June 14, is one of four free collection days for consumer electronics by residents of... Posted Jun 14 2008, 09:49 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Environment

• Fred Grimsey Honored by EPA for Volunteer Efforts

  Fred Grimsey wasn’t looking for a government medal in 2001 when he founded Save the River-Save the Hills, Inc., a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to water quality improvements in the Niantic River Estuary in Waterford and East Lyme. Instead... Posted May 23 2008, 10:31 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Organization, Volunteer, Environment

• Old Lyme's Anna Smith prepares for trip to India with Engineers Without Borders

  A lot of Connecticut residents plan to spend part of their summer vacation near water—a week at the beach, inland, or coastal kayaking. It’s only natural. Anna Smith, a 1999 graduate of Lyme-Old Lyme High School , plans to be around water in August. But... Posted May 09 2008, 09:15 AM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Education, Volunteer, Environment

• An Organic Lawn? Yes, You Can

  Getting ready for the annual mowing ritual? Ever notice how it seems to be a vicious cycle? Apply a mix of those little white granules to the lawn in the spring and once it warms up after all of those April showers, follow the weekly ritual of cranking... Posted Apr 23 2008, 05:49 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Gardening, Environment

• Earth Day 2008 - Area Students Aim to Make a Difference

  Global warming. Carbon footprint. Gasoline for $3.65 a gallon. Long Island Sound beach-front property...in Essex. Earth Day 2008 has taken on new significance, or certainly gotten more of our attention this year. While the first Earth Day gave birth to... Posted Apr 23 2008, 05:12 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: School, Education, Environment