As the debate over climate change intensifies, the state is ramping up measures aimed at bludgeoning the effect climate change by reaching a goal of having 673,210 acres designated as open space. The State Bond Commission on Friday approved an additional $10 million to provide supplemental funding for the municipal open space grant-in-aid program.
House Bill 6441 gives municipalities new and better tools to address climate change
Reef Ball Project at Stratford Point
There is a sense of urgency in communities across the state to take action to respond and adapt to climate change. Ask any municipal chief elected officer, town manager, planner, or engineer: There is no shortage of ideas or projects. There is, however, a shortage of funds.
Paterson and LaFrance
With just weeks left in the 2021 legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly has a pivotal opportunity to address that fiscal issue head-on by approving Governor Lamont’s Act Concerning Climate Adaptation (HB 6441).