Science and Environment

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Beach Watch: Hartford County - Information on the quality of beach water and any advisories or closings in effect for the regions beaches. Provided by the National Health Protection Survey of Beaches office of the EPA.

Great Meadows Conservation Trust - Preserves the flood plain of the Connecticut River in the towns of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Glastonbury.

Hartford's Camp Courant - Summer day camp for Hartford children offers information on its programs, special events, volunteer and employment opportunities.

Lake Garda Improvement Association - Co-terminous municipality located in the Borough of Unionville (Farmington) and the Town of Burlington. The property owners association manages Lake Garda for water quality and weed control plus maintains private beaches and roads.

Land Contamination Report for Hartford County - Maps locating potential sources of land contamination, rankings, data summary, and common contaminants. Information provided by the Environmental Defense Fund.

Metropolitan District Commission Demonstration Forest - Living classroom designed to provide students and the public with an outdoor learning experience about forestry, wildlife, soils, geology and how people interact with the environment.