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Riley communications,
Old Saybrook
"De l’audace, encore de l’audace,
et toujours de l’audace."
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| This picture is an exaggeration,
of course. But the danger is real. |
| Decades of hard work by thousands
of dedicated people has transformed the lower Connecticut River from
an industrial sewer to a clean, vibrant waterway that is enjoyed by
hundreds of thousands of people every year. Powerboaters, kayakers,
sailboaters, birdwatchers, and tourists flock to the river valley
because of the beauty of its waters and shores. Anyone with
any kind of boat, a car, a pair of hiking shoes, or a ticket for a
tour can share the experience. |
| Unchecked
development on the riverbanks and
closure of public access points (both are already happening)
would change this forever. Unlike the past pollution, it could not
be reversed. |
| Houses, docks, marinas, airplanes,
and boats of all kinds (except those loud Cigarette boats and annoying
Jet-Skis) give the valley a human face and contribute to its unique
charm. But if the view of the riverbanks becomes nothing but
houses and clearcut hillsides, especially in areas that are currently
pristine, the scenery that draws so many to the river will be gone.
Forever. |
| Docks
that are out of scale not only interrupt the scenery, but
interfere with the ability of kayakers and canoeists to use the river
safely. Powerboaters would be affected by these as well, having to
cope with increased traffic of non-powered craft in the middle of
the river. |
| Closure
of long-established public-access areas would deny "car-top
boaters" and other visitors the ability to experience this jewel
of nature. Without them, and other tourists, local economies (as well
as that of the State) would suffer. |
 Buy
this book and help save the River.
Click on the picture or here for
more information. |
| Are you coming to the
Connecticut River Eagle Festival 2003 in Essex? Read
this. |
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