It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Margaret Miner. Margaret was not only a dedicated environmentalist, author, and advocate but also an integral part of our community and of our organization. Senator Chris Murphy shared his own sentiments about Margaret's legacy on the floor of the U.S Senate, recognizing her vast contributions to the betterment of our environment. Margaret's impact on environmental conservation in Connecticut cannot be overstated. Her tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to protecting our natural resources set a standard for advocacy that inspired us all. As Executive Director of Rivers Alliance for eighteen years, Margaret championed the cause of our region's environment with remarkable intelligence, wit, and integrity. Her leadership was recognized through numerous awards, including a prestigious EPA Lifetime Merit Award and recognition as a Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Honoree in 2019. Margaret's advocacy extended beyond her professional roles. She continued to serve on our board as Secretary, offering invaluable insights and guidance. Her advocacy efforts in the 2024 legislative session, including her poignant testimony on hydropower and state land transfers, demonstrated her unwavering commitment to our mission. Margaret's testimony was not only respected but often described as brilliant and unique, reflecting her depth of knowledge and passion for the cause. Margaret's daughter, Catherine Rawson, Executive Director at Northwest CT Land Conservancy, has written a truly awe inspiring description of her mother's life. It only touches on all Margaret accomplished. Margaret was a friend, mentor and collaborator with so many. She was a stalwart champion for the environment for us all and we are so grateful. Please read more about Margaret here: Thank you Margaret for all you did to protect our environment.
Sincerely, David Bingham and Mary Hogue, Co-Chairs Connecticut League of Conservation Voters
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CTLCV has been evaluating the environmental outcomes of the recent legislative session. We hosted a virtual debrief on May 10th with legislative leaders to analyze the successes, failures, and what it means for Connecticut's future.
The debrief provided important insights into the environmental policies that were considered by state lawmakers, what happened, and possible next steps. CTLCV actively supported significant environmental and democracy bills during the session. A major focus this year was on climate. The failure to pass climate legislation is a severe blow to Connecticut's environmental future. The Senate's inaction on two strong climate bills this session raises serious questions about how we will be able to address the increasing impacts of climate change. This inaction will have lasting consequences, and puts us farther behind in reaching our state’s climate goals The most significant climate bill this year, House Bill 5004, successfully passed the House. But for the second year in a row the Senate refused to bring out either of the two major climate bills for a vote when threatened by a Republican filibuster. This proactive legislation would have updated Connecticut's Global Warming Solutions Act, incentivized sustainable businesses, promoted energy efficiency through heat pumps and solar canopies, and expanded nature-based solutions. Connecticut has been falling behind its neighboring states in many areas impacting climate and the environment, and needs to catch up. In addition to climate legislation, CTLCV actively lobbied lawmakers on a range of environment and democracy bills throughout the session. You can find the list and descriptions of bills we worked on our website Watchlist page. While this session had setbacks, the fight for a cleaner Connecticut continues. Your voice and support of our work to put a spotlight on the state legislature and hold our lawmakers accountable is essential. Thank you to all who attended the debriefing session. If you did not catch it, please view the recording. Thank you for your continued support. -Lori Brown |
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