HARTFORD - State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr., D-Woodbridge, joined Gov.
Dannel P. Malloy Friday to announce that $5.76 million to fund road improvements
and resurfacing in Connecticut state parks was approved at Friday’s meeting of
the State Bond Commission.
Most projects will begin as soon as the weather permits and continue
throughout the spring and early summer.
The major projects include resurfacing
the parking lot for the Kellogg
Environmental Education Center in Derby.
“The Kellogg Environmental Center is a Connecticut treasure that offers
hands-on programming, teacher workshops and engaging exhibits for the public to
enjoy,” said Crisco. “We should do everything we can to guarantee that
visitors have an exceptional experience. I want to thank Governor Malloy for
supporting improvements that will help do just that.”
“Connecticut’s state parks and forests are a destination to millions of
residents and tourists each year, and roadways in many locations are showing
the signs of all of this use,” Malloy said.
“In a year when we are celebrating the centennial of our state park system, it is especially important to make the investments needed to ensure that people can travel safely and conveniently into and around our parks. These projects will also create much needed construction work for Connecticut workers.”
“In a year when we are celebrating the centennial of our state park system, it is especially important to make the investments needed to ensure that people can travel safely and conveniently into and around our parks. These projects will also create much needed construction work for Connecticut workers.”
“These bond funds are the latest example of an extraordinary commitment
Governor Malloy and the General Assembly have demonstrated toward maintaining
and improving the infrastructure in our state parks and forests,” said Department
of Energy & Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee.
“These and other previous funds that have been allocated allow us to make improvements that will ensure our parks remain first-class attractions for many years to come.”
“These and other previous funds that have been allocated allow us to make improvements that will ensure our parks remain first-class attractions for many years to come.”
As part of DEEP, the Kellogg Environmental Center offers workshops,
exhibits, nature activities, and lectures for the general public.
Through
hands-on programs, families can enjoy learning about nature and the
environment. Throughout the year, the Center offers special weekend programs,
nature walks, and family workshops.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
This is a press release from Crisco's office.
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