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environment2 years ago

Swim Bans and Beach Closures: Contamination Warnings Across Multiple Locations

Rocky Neck State Park and Silver Sands State Park in Connecticut have closed their swimming areas due to elevated bacteria levels. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection collects weekly samples to analyze the presence of indicator bacteria, which are not disease-carrying pathogens but are used to measure water contamination potential. The state parks themselves remain open, and local health departments are responsible for sampling town and city beaches and other swimming areas.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#department-of-energy-and-environmental-protection#elevated-bacteria-levels#environment
wildlife2 years ago

Bear Attacks Prompt New Bear Self-Defense Law and Inspire Heroic Dog Owners

A 65-year-old man in Litchfield, Connecticut, was attacked by a bear after it entered his porch while he was trying to help his dog. The bear, believed to be a female black bear, had been attracted to birdfeeders on the porch. The man intervened and was also attacked. Both the man and his dog were taken to medical facilities for their injuries. The bear fled into the woods and could not be located by state police. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection advises taking precautions such as removing bird feeders and securing garbage cans to avoid bear interactions.

via WOODTV.com|
#bear-attack#connecticut#department-of-energy-and-environmental-protection
wildlife2 years ago

Connecticut Roads Witness Two Moose Fatalities in One Day.

Two moose were struck and killed on Connecticut roads in less than a day. The first moose was hit on Route 15 near exit 63 in North Haven, and the second was struck on South Road in Hartland. No human injuries were reported in either incident, and there was no disabling damage to the vehicles involved. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has warned drivers about the presence of moose on the roads.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#connecticut#department-of-energy-and-environmental-protection#moose