Region 1Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont |
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University of Connecticut, Environmental Research Institute
Route 44, Longley Building
Phone: (860) 486-4015 |
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Christopher Perkins, Project Director |
Principal Projects in EPA Region 1 |
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Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point (Perry, ME): TOSC staff (in conjunction with Mr. Charlie Zimineski, a former Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection employee) conducted a two-day educational session to address the environmental training needs of the Passamaquoddy tribe. The participants included representatives from the tribe, Maine Department of environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Navy. The purpose of this training was to build better communications and relations between the tribe and local authorities. Narragansett and Wampanoag tribes in New England have indicated interest in this course as well. The Center is also assisting the tribe with their lead (Pb) contamination program by providing them with relevant documents and informational materials. |
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Stamford, CT: Outreach staff had preliminary discussions with the representatives of the City of Stamford Land Use Bureau concerning the use of a parcel of land that is contaminated with coal tar residues (used as fill material). This land is planned for use as a commuter-parking garage and a new interstate off ramp. The surrounding community has raised health concerns regarding the proposed disturbance of the old deposits. The Center will develop an assistance plan for this project. No activity has occurred during this quarter. |
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The City of Keene Department of Public Works has asked TAB to review and comment on their proposed Spill Containment Plan. Keene has had problems with oil spills and discharges into a nearby stream in the past. A tour of the facility gives us confidence that their plan will be actually implemented as the various service bays and repair bays are now well kept and orderly. TAB review and comments will occur during next quarter. |
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Conway School of Landscape Architecture: Staff conducted further planning with the faculty at Conway School to integrate the Ninigret Park site TAB project into the school’s practical design curriculum. One focus of this project is to integrate landscape designs into Brownfields sites to minimize exposure through passive recreation. Environmental and community educational elements will be included in the design. |
