Land Conservation Opportunities with Water Companies and PURA Kat Fiedler, Legal Fellow
CGS § 16-22 “… that said transfer of assets or franchise is in the public interest... ”
CGS § 16-19e(a)(1) “…that the department and all public service companies shall perform all of their respective public responsibilities… for the prudent management of the natural environment …”
CGS § 4-177a(b) “The presiding officer may grant any person status as an intervenor…if that officer finds that…the petitioner’s participation is in the interests of justice and will not impair the orderly conduct of the proceedings .”
Lessons Learned • PURA proceedings/public interest requirement - an opportunity to raise land conservation issues • Work proactively • Consider mutually beneficial partnerships
How to Get Involved • Intervene in PURA proceedings • Comment on PURA proceedings • Learn about water company land in your area • Communicate with water companies
Kat Fiedler kfiedler@ctenvironment.org
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