Commissioner in Your Corner in Middletown

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel C. Esty is bringing his “Commissioner in Your Corner” series to the Mattabesset River Canoe/Kayak Trail in Cromwell and Harbor Park, Middletown on Tuesday (rain date Oct. 4).

Greet Commissioner Esty as he disembarks his canoe after a paddle down the rivers from Cromwell along with town officials, legislators and wildlife biologists. Join the Commissioner and others for a speaking ceremony and Q & A about the natural resources found in and along the banks of the rivers. 

The public is invited to participate in this event – and there will be an opportunity to discuss environmental issues of interest.

• 4:30 pm – Greet Commissioner Esty and others as the arrive at Harbor Park


• 5:00 p.m. – Speaking Ceremony and Q & A by Commissioner Esty

“The Mattabesset and Connecticut Rivers are gems, where a canoeist or kayaker can easily paddle out to experience waters rich with natural resources.” Commissioner Esty said.  We are fortunate to have rivers like this located close to where live – but we must continue to meet the challenge of protecting the quality of these waters and the habitat, aquatic life, and wildlife that they support.” 

“The ‘Commissioner in Your Corner’ events are designed to highlight the tremendous natural resources our state enjoys and also make certain that I am available to meet and hear from the public.  The ‘Commissioner in Your Corner’ initiative is a way to accomplish both these goals. Today it gives me the opportunity paddle through significant rivers – the Mattabesset and Connecticut –  from Cromwell to Middletown and join others to talk about important environmental issues.”