On September 24, members of the Electric Boat Management Association (EBMA) and Women in Defense-New England Shoreline Chapter (WID-NESC) partnered with the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District (ECCD) to help install a riparian buffer at the Groton Elks along the edge of Bakers Cove. Leading this effort was Jeff Zoglio, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the EBMA, and Sue Pecoraro, President of WID-NESC, along with several members from both groups. Also present was City of Groton Mayor, Keith Hedrick.
Left: Jeff Zoglio and Keith Hedrick; Center: Jeff Zoglio and Sue Pecoraro; Right: Sue Pecoraro and Keith Hedrick.Â
This project planted over 60 plants and shrubs of different varieties to create a buffer zone that will help filter rain water runoff before it enters the Long Island Sound. The buffer’s plants also serve as a food source for pollinators including butterflies, bees and several species of birds.
Recently the EBMA has been working on cultivating relationships with both the City of Groton and ECCD. “The EBMA and WID-NESC are committed to developing relationships with the surrounding communities and supporting these types of community projects. These projects benefit the community and the environment, both of which are important to us,” said Jeff Zoglio.
The ECCD is planning more projects in the near future in several other communities. Information on these projects will be forth coming if you would like to participate. These projects are funded by grants awarded to the ECCD.
