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	Chester Harbor Management Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The remainder of the Connecticut River shoreline and the land adjoining the Deep River and Chester Creek wetlands is zoned for residential uses.
		This area of jurisdiction is bounded on the north by the Chester/Haddam boundary, on the south by the Chester/Deep River boundary, and on the east by the centerline of the Connecticut River.
		CONNECTICUT RIVER The Connecticut River Management Area is that part of the River within the jurisdiction of the Town of Chester and including the two Special Anchorage Areas offshore of the mouth of Chester Creek.
	www.chesterct.com /hm_plan.html (18777 words)

	Lower Connecticut Basin
		Ponding to this level in the Connecticut River valley was due to blockage by sediment dams to the south formed by deposits of units Cwo and lce.
		Because the NE-SW trend of the Salmon River valley was parallel to the retreating ice margin, the southern part of it at least was probably uncovered all at once instead of sequentially northward as were valleys that trended perpendicular to the ice margin.
		Initial ponding was behind deposits of unit sa in Salmon River valley; levels of ponding increased up valley; delta surfaces rise from 2l0 ft (64 m) at south end (ponded behind 220-ft [67-m] head of unit sa) to 325 ft (99 m) at the north end of the unit.
	dep.state.ct.us /gis/dataguides/usgs/layers/support/quatgeol/unitdesc9.htm (1787 words)

	Help save the Connecticut River! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		As a citizen of Connecticut, I request that you, my elected official, use your good office to help with the important issues regarding the preservation of the Connecticut River and valley for enjoyment by ALL the citizens of Connecticut and for the protection of the economically-vital tourist trade.
		This short stretch of river, from Middletown to Old Saybrook, which is one of the centerpieces of tourism in the state, deserves special attention and protection.
		The lower Connecticut River valley is the centerpiece of the state’s tourist trade, and has become so through massive investment of public money.
	home.att.net /~ourriver/msgLieberman.html (361 words)

	The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut - Lower Connecticut River
		The lower Connecticut River is home to internationally recognized tidal marsh communities, exceptionally intact forest blocks and tributaries, and a multitude of creatures, including six kinds of plants and animals that are rare or endangered worldwide.
		A key component of the Lower Connecticut River Program is community partnerships, particularly in East Haddam, Lyme and Salem, the three towns through which the Eightmile River flows.
		One of the remarkable forest blocks in the watershed of the lower Connecticut River is the Meshomasic Forest, centering on its namesake, which is New England's oldest state forest.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/connecticut/preserves/art6097.html (390 words)

	Naugatuck River Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Naugatuck River Valley is located in the western part of Connecticut along the Route 8 corridor and Metro-North railroad line.
		The Naugatuck Valley is a unique region straddling New Haven, Litchfield and Fairfield counties.
		Politically the Valley is far more conservative than much of the rest of Connecticut, and supported George W. Bush in the 2004 election and Joe Lieberman in the 2006 Democratic primary.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Naugatuck_River_Valley (623 words)

	Connecticut Car Accident Lawyers - Auto accident statistics
		Connecticut car accident lawyers are knowledgeable about the complexities of state law and can guide victims through the legal system in order to secure financial compensation for pain and suffering.
		Connecticut’s contributions to American society do not end with education; in fact, Connecticut was called the “arsenal of democracy” for its role in munitions and firearms manufacturing between 1800 and 1860 during the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War.
		In a majority of times in Connecticut, a wrongful death action must be filed within two years of the date of death, and in no event can suit be filed more than five years from the date of the accused act or omission.
	connecticut.resource4accidents.com (1125 words)

	River of Dreams: Bald eagles wintering on the lower Connecticut
		Restoration of bald eagles to the Connecticut River was celebrated at the Audubon Eagle Festival at Essex on Feb. 12.
		As many as 80 birds have been spotted on cruises of the lower river, which has "the largest concentration of wintering eagles, including bald and Golden, in the Northeast," according to Connecticut Audubon Society reports to the Associated Press.
		Cold weather has forced eagles from northern parts of the Connecticut, Housatonic and Naugatuck River valleys to open water along the Long Island shore.
	www.dougsimpson.com /river/archives/000276.html (198 words)

	Town of Old Saybrook, CT - History of Old Saybrook
		The fort was the earliest in the Connecticut Colony and the Gardiner’s son, David, was born at Fort Saybrook in 1636--the first child of European parents born in Connecticut.
		The mouth of the Connecticut River is a mile-wide estuary protected by a large, shallow sandbar.
		In 1994 the Connecticut River estuary and tidal wetlands complex, from the mouth of the river to a point above Middletown, was identified under the International Ramsar Convention Treaty as a “Wetland of International Importance,” one of only 15 such designations in the entire United States.
	www.oldsaybrookct.org /Pages/OldSaybrookCT_About/living_history (1644 words)

	Middletown Information
		The broad plains of the Connecticut River were attractive to English settlers because of the clear and fertile land it provided for the grazing of livestock.
		From the earliest days of settlement the Connecticut River had provided a local transportation route for goods and people; and there were at lest two wharves on the river in Middletown in 1713-1714.
		A picturesque river site, southwest of the center of town, was granted by the City of Middletown to the State of Connecticut to establish the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in 1868.
	www.middletownplanning.com /middletown_history.html (9861 words)

	Haddam Historical Society - History of Haddam
		Haddam has the distinction of being the only town in the state of Connecticut that is bisected by the Connecticut River, with residents on both sides; Haddam and Higganum are on the west side and Haddam Neck is on the east side.
		In 1660 the Connecticut Colonial Legislature sent Matthew Allyn and Samuel Willys down the Connecticut River from Hartford to purchase land from the Wangunk Indian Tribe at the place the English called 'Land of Thirty Mile Island'.
		The Connecticut River was a major source of income and transportation for the first 200 years of the town existence.
	www.haddamhistory.org /history_haddam.htm (1851 words)

	Stancliff Family Carvings
		The Stanclifts were one of the earliest and most influential of the carving families of the lower Connecticut River Valley.
		He arrived in Lyme, Connecticut about 1684 and moved to what is now Portland, Ct. In 1689 where he worked as a mason and stone cutter until his death.
		James III, however, did carve many stones that remain in the old burying grounds in the lower reaches of the eastern side of the Connecticut River.
	www.ctgravestones.com /gallery/stancliff.htm (454 words)

	Speeches and Testimony - Rep. Spallone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the lower Connecticut River valley area, the parcel that this bill concerns is commonly called, “The Preserve,” which is the name of the proposed development for the site.
		As you may know, the Connecticut River valley shore area was one of the earliest English settlements in Connecticut, dating from the 1630’s with the founding of the Saybrook colony.
		The waters of the Connecticut River and other waters of this state are in the public trust, available to all of the people of the state for a multitude of uses, from passive recreation to boating to conducting business.
	www.cga.ct.gov /hdo/036/SP036.asp (8271 words)

	Lower Connecticut River Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Lower Connecticut River Valley is a region of the state of Connecticut focused around Middlesex County, western sections of New London County, and the juncture where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.
		It is located in the southeastern-central part of the state.
		The region is known for its picturesque riverside scenery, small river and shoreline towns, and tourist attractions such as the Goodspeed Opera House, the Essex Steam Train, and Gillette Castle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lower_Connecticut_River_Valley (115 words)

	Where American Impressionism bloomed \| csmonitor.com
		The daughter of a once-wealthy clipper ship captain, she turned her 1817 Georgian-style mansion in the southeastern Connecticut town of Old Lyme into a boardinghouse that became the birthplace of the most famous American Impressionist art colony.
		It's called the oldest continuously operating inn in Connecticut and is a reminder that Miss Florence belonged to one of the area's oldest and most notable families.
		We cruised the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley, dubbed by the Nature Conservancy as one of the Western Hemisphere's 40 most important natural habitats and "last great places" worth saving.
	www.csmonitor.com /2002/1029/p15s01-altr.htm (1330 words)

	Help save the Connecticut River! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The restrictions imposed upon a property because it is within a Historic District actually increase the property value, because of the prestige and exclusivity it confers on the property.
		The creation of a Preservation District along the river should be modeled on the basic ideas behind the creation of Historic Districts, but some provisions unique to its riverfront location would be necessary.
		8) Shrubbery or trees between houses and the river are required, and must be maintainted to a height and density such that no more than 50% of the structure is visible from the midpoint of the river, for a distance of one mile upstream and one mile downstream.
	home.att.net /~ourriver/manifesto.html (680 words)

	Connecticut River Transit
		Connecticut River Transit (CRT) is committed to providing transportation services that can be used by all our customers.
		Connecticut River Transit does not provide them and VT law requires that children be in a certified child seat until they are 8 years old.
		Connecticut River Transit (CRT) is a door-to-door service on certain bus routes or with volunteer drivers.
	www.crtransit.org /?file=htm/ridersguide.htm (1984 words)

	Attractions and Activities, Essex Connecticut bed and breakfast, Copper Beech Inn, Ivoryton, CT
		Connecticut's lakes and streams have abundant trout, bass, pickerel and shad, while offshore in salt water, bluefish and striped bass can be found in great quantities.
		Connecticut Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Cabernet Franc are grown on our estate vineyard and will begin to be available, in addition to our Napa wines, in the summer of 2005.
		Connecticut River Foundation Museum: Set right on the Connecticut River and home of the first submarine ever built (and actually used in the revolutionary war!).
	www.copperbeechinn.com /activities.htm (736 words)

	Guide to the Lower Housatonic River
		The river shaped the growth of Connecticut during the industrial revolution by providing waterpower for mill towns like Shelton and Derby that sprang up along it's banks.
		Thankfully, as pollution has been reduced and water quality improves, the river is enjoying a renaissance as a major recreational resource in densely populated Connecticut.
		The HVA is helping many local groups in various projects along the river as part of the Housatonic RiverBelt Greenway; a program to improve public use and appreciation of the river.
	borntoexplore.org /river (784 words)

	Essex Island Marina - Links
		The Connecticut River Valley has a rich blend of history, culture, environmental landscapes, and good old New England hospitality that will compliment the time you spend on our waters and on our shores.
		Connecticut's Heritage River Valley has information about things to do and places to see all along the Connecticut River from the Massachusetts border to Long Island Sound.
		Connecticut State Parks are maintained by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
	www.essexislandmarina.com /links.asp (254 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		He arrived in Lyme, Connecticut about 1684 and moved to what is now Portland in 1689 where he worked as a mason and stone cutter until his death.
		William’s stones are distributed throughout the Connecticut River Valley even into Massachusetts and also along the coastal areas of eastern Connecticut.
		In eastern Connecticut, only a single stone by his hand is known: the Elizabeth Latimor (1754) stone in the old Quarry burying ground in Portland.
	www.lib.uconn.edu /Exhibits/gravestones/stanclift.htm (702 words)

	www.connecticutrivergateway.org
		In 1973, the Connecticut General Assembly passed legislation allowing the establishment of the Connecticut River Gateway Commission, a state-local compact, for the protection of the Lower Connecticut River Valley.
		Then, as now, this valley was widely recognized as one of the most important natural, recreational and scenic areas of the State.
		The Valley Railroad and Gillette's Castle, two of the State's major tourist attractions, are located in the lower Connecticut River Valley.
	www.crerpa.org /gateway.html (771 words)

	eagle
		Last year, a record number of eagles were spotted on six, two-hour eagle-viewing boat tours offered throughout the weekend on the Connecticut River (reserved tickets are $40 per person and the only activity cost associated with the festival).
		The peacefulness of the river at this time of year, the beauty of the landscape, and the density of these regal birds are equaled nowhere on the east coast.
		Common mergansers use the lower Connecticut River as a staging area in early March before their push to more northern climes, their red beaks becoming noticeably more brilliant with the approach of spring.
	www.acornbedandbreakfast.com /eagle.html (1017 words)

	Connecticut River Valley Tourism - CT River Valley & Connecticut Shoreline Region Travel Tourism Visitor ...
		The Connecticut River Valley and Connecticut Shoreline Region
		Plan your visit to the CT River Valley during Peek Foliage season for hills and river vistas full of vibrant colors.
		The Connecticut Towns the make up the "primary" region of the CT River Valley are...
	www.ctrivervalley.com (910 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The first homes in Deep River were built in 1723 and the first country store was in Winthrop by 1797.
		Although manufacturing is still an integral part of Deep River's economy, the town has also emerged as a diverse retail center for the lower Connecticut River Valley.
		In addition, Deep River has been recognized as a lovely New England town with a number of attractions for visitors from throughout the country.
	www.deepriverct.com /History.htm (174 words)

	The Bristol Press - Eagles fly high at annual festival
		Birders bundled up in winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens as their eyes were affixed to the sky and river for the eagles.
		According to the Connecticut Audubon Society, the lower Connecticut River hosts the largest concentration of wintering eagles in New England.
		A few were spotted flying over the river as they passed the binoculars back and forth between them and their friends Margaret and Skip Weisenburger, of Chester.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13997739&BRD=1643&PAG=461&dept_id=10486&rfi=6 (475 words)

	Elderhostel : No Dates Available
		The Connecticut River has recently been declared a "heritage river" by the federal government.
		A trip on the well-known Essex Steam train and a connecting Connecticut River cruise is also a part of this program.
		The Center is a ministry of the Episcopal church that strives to be a place of growth, discovery, and renewal.
	www.elderhostel.org /Programs/unavailable.asp?part=9417 (335 words)

	middlesexCT
		Visit the lower Connecticut River Valley in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
		The Connecticut River wanders through unspoiled forests and fields past antiquated, historic villages down to Long Island Sound.
		One of the best-kept secrets of the experienced weekend vacationer, the lower Connecticut River Valley has something to offer everyone.
	www.aroundthecampfire.homestead.com /middlesexCT.html (213 words)

	RiverQuest - Connecticut River Expeditions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		All Cruises leave from the dock in front of the Connecticut River Museum located at the bottom of Main Street, Essex, CT. Bring your camera and binoculars.
		RiverQuest will leave Essex and cruise north up the Connecticut River to Selden Island where her passengers will disembark onto this 610 acre island, the largest island in the state of Connecticut.
		Selden Creek borders Selden Island, an island that is an untouched, pristine 610 acre Connecticut State Park, located in the town of Lyme.
	www.ctriverexpeditions.org /excursion_specialty.asp (835 words)

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