Candlewood Lake Lecture On June 17

DANBURY — The third of four lectures in a series to examine the history, ecology, economic importance and future of Candlewood Lake will take place at Western CT State University’s Student Center on Thursday, June 17, from 7 to 8 pm.

Candlewood Lake was created by The Connecticut Light & Power Company when it dammed the Rocky River in 1928.

Bruce DiGennaro, a senior planner with Kleinschmidt Energy and Water Resource Consultants, will present “Candlewood Lake: Are We At Recreational Capacity Yet?”

Mr DiGennaro will address recreational capacity in lakes, explain how capacity is determined, and discuss what other communities have done to address usage issues.

Each lecture – which can be enjoyed individually or as the full series – is free and open to the public. The final program in the Candlewood Lake series, on June 24, will be a panel discussion concerning “What Kind of Candlewood Lake Do We Want for the Next 30-50 Years?”

For more information contact Dr Thomas Philbrick, WCSU professor of biology and environmental sciences, at 837-8773, or the WCSU Office of Public Relations at 837-8486.