This year the Connecticut State Legislature is meeting in a “long session” which allows for time to be devoted to considering more legislation than in “short session” years. Audubon has several areas in which legislation is sought to protect birds and the places they need. Among these are legislation regarding
Light pollution during spring and fall migration
Further protecting beach nesting birds from human disturbance
Adding additional regulation on the use of anticoagulant rodenticide poisons which cause the death of raptors that eat poisoned rodents
Establishing state-wide prohibition on the take of horseshoe crabs with a exception for research and bleeding
Protecting vulnerable communities from climate change by supporting urban forestry and community interest in tree planting and maintenance, parks, and/or community gardens in densely populated areas
Join us as we host Robert LaFrance, Director of Policy for Audubon Connecticut, for a discussion of these and other legislative imperatives and learn what you can do to help getting them passed. Rob had a long career with DEEP as its legislative liaison and brings long relationships with legislators to Audubon.