Panel Discussion: "Reservoirs & Recreation - Developing Trails on Reservoir Lands"

There will be a panel discussion on the topic "Reservoirs and Recreation: the Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Public Trails on Reservoir Lands". The forum will take place on Monday, October 7th, 2013 at 7 PM in the Groton Senior Center on Route 117 in Groton, CT.

The Tri Town Trail Association has organized this forum in order to educate the public on this issue and to generate on-going discussion. TTTA is overseeing the development of the Tri Town Trail, a 14 mile trail running from Bluff Point in Groton to Preston Community Park. One of the proposed routes for the trail would take it through reservoir property owned by Groton Utilities.

Panelists for the forum, which is free and open to the public, are as follows: Laurie Giannotti is the Trails and Greenways Coordinator for the Connecticut DEEP. She is responsible for the Recreational Trails Grants and is involved with planning trails throughout the State.
Eric Hammerling is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association. His organization oversees many recreational trails in the State. He recently led the movement for stronger legislation to limit the liability of reservoir owners. 
Lori Mathieu heads the Connecticut Department of Public Health 
Drinking Water Section. In her role as Section Chief she is responsible for 
source water protection and regulates the quality of the States public drinking 
water. 
Paul Yatcko is the Director at Groton Utilities. He will outline 
some of the real challenges and difficulties associated with trails on 
reservoir property.

The discussion will be moderated by former State Representative, Tom Reynolds. For more information call David Holdridge at 860 464 8414.