A seasonal waterski course may soon appear on Lake Zoar annually.

Bridge End Farm Lane resident Daniel O’Donnell, representing Lake Zoar Slalom Club, seeks authorization from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to place a marked waterski course along the lake shore from May 1 to October 31 each year.

DEEP will hold a public information session on Tuesday, July 23, from 6 to 8 pm, in the Newtown Municipal Center Council Chamber, 3 Primrose Street within Fairfield Hills.

According to a DEEP release, all interested persons are invited to attend this public meeting and speak with the applicant and DEEP officials and present their views concerning the proposed slalom course. Interested parties may also express their views in writing no later than August 1. Comments should be sent to R. Michael Payton at DEEP Boating Division, PO Box 280, Old Lyme CT 06371-0280 or [naviga:u]mike.payton@ct.gov[/naviga:u].

Electronic copies of the application are available by request through DEEP at [naviga:u]mike.payton@ct.gov[/naviga:u], or the application may be viewed at DEEP Marine HQ, located at 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A map of the proposed waterskiing course location is available at [naviga:u]ct.gov/deep/boating[/naviga:u].

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an accommodation, contact DEEP at 860-418-5910 or [naviga:u]deep.accommodations@ct.gov[/naviga:u].