Governor Rell said DEP and the YMCAs have scheduled
Water Safety Week, June 23-28, 2008
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs are teaming up to help make certain Connecticut’s families are safe at the beach or swimming pool this summer by sponsoring numerous activities for a Water Safety Week and offering free swim lessons at YMCAs and state parks.

FREE SWIM LESSONS will take place at eight YMCAs and six state parks across the state. Some of our area facilities that are participating are…

Branford-–SPLASH Free Water Safety Program
June 21 and June 28 - 9:00 am to 11:00am
Out Door Program center at Connecticut Hospice Pool
Contact Suzy- Soundview Family YMCA at 203-481-9622

New Haven
- In July, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with one lesson at Silver Sands State Park - Contact Suzy Killbridge, New Haven Youth Center YMCA 203-776-9622

Information about other Water Safety Week Activities and the free swim lessons at YMCAs and the state parks will be available at www.ct.gov/dep and www.nochildleftinside.org . Details on swimming programs at local YMCAs are also available at www.ymca.net.

Fireworks!
Connecticut State Police and the Department of Public Safety Office of the State Fire Marshal want to remind everyone, that fireworks are illegal in the State of Connecticut. The public has been overwhelmed with advertisement, signs, and sales pitches of so-called fireworks. It is important to understand that the only legal “Fireworks” items in Connecticut are sparklers. More information here: Fireworks Safety


Go Green!  Using Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
To save money and to help improve the environment, many people are switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, instead of traditional light bulbs.
Using Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Pesticide Questions?
Everyone loves a green lawn and fresh vegetables, but has concerns about pesticides that people are using…
                      
To check the safety of pesticides you may be using go to this website: http://npic.orst.edu/gen.htm 
If you have questions about pesticides whether they are about
Pesticides on your lawn,
In your drinking water or on your food.
If you want to know how to read a pesticide label or want to know what a good alternative for pest control is, go to this website.
If you want fact information on pest control in our area go to http://pronewengland.org/INFO/PROInfo.htm  

Are You Finally Taking the Plunge?   Learn what you need to know about putting a pool on your property in the East Shore Health District.

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