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Thousands of dams in CT pose risks and challenges

CT has a dam problem: they are aging and many pose risks

CT has thousands of dams — and they pose risks and challenges

The Fitchville Pond Dam leak catapulted dams into public consciousness. But CT has thousands of aging dams that are challenging to regulate.

Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures

Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures

Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures

Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures

Hydropower advocates warn Connecticut risks further dam closures

Drawing economic benefit from cleaner rivers a 'delicate balance'

Environmental experts say developments taking advantage of Connecticut’s improved river quality come with risks and rewards. David Anderson, land campaigns manager with Save the Sound, said development can eat into critical buffer zones that protect water quality. It can also create large impervious surfaces, meaning water rushes into rivers without first soaking into the ground. That can sweep in harmful pollutants and cause erosion.

Conservationists say New England's drought is another wakeup call about climate change

The drought is worsening in most parts of New England, and advocates say it’s a good time to be talking to the public about climate change.