FERC Restricts Lake Usage

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Maloney (CT-05) Tuesday announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the conservation restriction for the preservation of Candlewood Lake. Candlewood Lake is Connecticut’s largest lake.

Connecticut Light & Power, in an agreement with five municipalities including Danbury, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Sherman and new Milford, filed the conservation restriction plan with FERC for approval in August. FERC approval of the restriction is necessary as part of the agency’s supervision of CL&P’s activities at the lake.

“The completion of this agreement is great news for Connecticut residents, especially our people in the Candlewood Lake towns,” said Congressman Maloney. “As a result of the conservation restriction, Candlewood Lake’s scenic, recreational and environmental values will be protected not only for this generation, but for all generations to come,” he said.