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The Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists (CAWS) presents: HEPBURN FAMILY PRESERVE LIVING SHORELINE
Friday, September 11, 2026
Old Saybrook, CT
CAWS is excited to announce our next workshop/site walk in collaboration with SumCo Eco Contracting and GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. at the Hepburn Family Preserve Living Shoreline in Old Saybrook. We will be hearing from the designers and engineers of Connecticut’s third living shoreline project and the challenges and solutions encountered in restoring and protecting a unique mix of coastal habitats where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound.
The day will start at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, where we will spend the morning hearing from the project team and a UConn graduate student who has been monitoring the project for the past five years. From there we will journey to the village of Fenwick to see first-hand the results of this exciting project. See SumCo's website for more information on this project.
Stay tuned for additional details as registration is announced in the coming weeks. For now, save the date and plan on joining us!
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UPDATES
Members & Friends! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, Regulatory Division will be holding upcoming webinars on various topics related to the implementation of the Nationwide Permits in New England District. Webinars will be held at 12:00 p.m. and will include approximately a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute questions and answers session. The next webinar will be August 6, 2026 covering Compensatory Mitigation.
If you are not a current member, please join or renew your membership in CAWS for 2026. You can renew online with your credit card using our secure online form or you can download our paper membership form.
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Established in 1997, the Connecticut Association of Wetlands Scientist started with a few wetland scientists who wanted to have an organization to promote the science and advancements of wetland research in Connecticut. They met, discussed topics, came up with a name, established Bylaws and held its first meeting. Our Annual Meetings has been held ever since.
Our Annual Meeting is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information of current topics. Our Annual Meetings host nearly 200 people from the public and private sector.
