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Spraying For Mosquitoes Set For CT State Park In Response To Deadly EEE Virus Spraying For Mosquitoes Set For CT State Park In Response To Deadly EEE Virus
Spraying For Mosquitoes Set For CT State Park In Response To Deadly EEE Virus While there have been no recent cases of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) in humans in Connecticut, the state will begin spraying a state park where the risk level remains elevated.  Earlier report - 41-Year-Old In New England Dies From Serious Mosquito Virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Mosquito Management Program will conduct insecticide spraying on the evening of Thursday, August 29 (weather permitting) in New London County. This area in eastern Connecticut has consistently detected mammal-biting …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior
CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has re-imposed temporary alcohol bans for six state recreation areas.  The bans are in effect immediately and until August 25, 2021, at the following locations: Gardner Lake State Park, Salem Paugussett State Forest (upper Section)/George Waldo State Park, Southbury (New Haven County) Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown/Middlefield Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston (Litchfield County) Quaddick State Park, Thompson Beach Pond Boat Launch, Voluntown, as well as the portion of Pachaug State Forest, wi…

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by Kathy Reakes