NVCOG holds Environmental Sustainability Forums (ESFs) to bring together stakeholders throughout and beyond the region to learn and discuss environmental issues. Events are free and registration is required.
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To learn more and receive emails, reach out to coneill@nvcogct.gov.
Past Events & Materials
On July 24, 2024, NVCOG & UConn held an informational tour about how municipalities can reduce flooding and improve water quality in their communities through Low Impact Development (LID).
- Flyer
- Presentation Slides
- Tour Guides: Dave Dickson, Director of the UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) | Dr. Michael Dietz, Director of Connecticut Institute of Water Resources
- Additional Resources: Low Impact Development | Office of Sustainability (uconn.edu) | Low Impact Development | CT NEMO Program (uconn.edu) | MS4 Guide | CT NEMO Program (uconn.edu)
April 23, 2023 at NVCOG Offices
- Flyer
- Recording
- Presentations: Peter Picone, CT DEEP (slides not available) | Rebekah Wallace, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health | Rose Hiskes, CT Agricultural Experiment Station
- Handouts: Picone Handout | Hiskes Handout
- Additional Resources: CT Native Tree & Shrub Availability List | Enhancing Your Backyard for Wildlife | Costs of Invasive Species Article | Native and Naturalized Plants of Connecticut | EDDMapS Training Page | EDDMapS Projects | EDDMapS Pro Walk-Through | Species Status Report By State | Species Status Report By Other Geographic Location | Bugwood Updates | Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group | Invasive Plant Management Calendar | Invasive Plant List | Topsoil/Mulch BMPs
December 8, 2022 at NVCOG Offices
- Flyer
- Recording
- Presentations: Gannon Long and Tenee Mack, Operation Fuel (contact info only) | Justin Bevis and Devan Willemsen, Eversource | Becca Trietch, CT DEEP
- Additional resources: Eversource EV Charging Postcard | Eversource EV Charging Flyer | EnergizeCT “Energy in Action” Mobile Exhibit | EnergizeCT Home Energy Solutions – Bilingual
July 22, 2022 at NVCOG Offices
April 20, 2022 at NVCOG Offices
Staff Contact:
Christine O’Neill
Environmental Planner II
coneill@nvcogct.gov