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Commission reports progress on moorings, island cleanups and purchase of drone for harbor monitoring
Summary
Committee updates at the Jan. 22 meeting covered online mooring renewals (40 approved, 26 under review), plans for transient-mooring tackle inspections, island cleanup coordination with Boy Scouts and recreation, and a drone purchase intended for police/harbormaster monitoring.
The Norwalk Harbor Management Commission's mooring and harbor-safety committee reported updates at the Jan. 22 meeting on mooring renewals, inspections, island cleanups and a drone purchase to aid monitoring.
The committee reported 40 online mooring applications approved and 26 under review; the committee said it will require that all supporting documents be uploaded to the system. The committee noted that transient moorings require tackle inspections and that Edwards Marine — the vendor that installed the transient moorings — will assist with bringing them up for inspection.
Committee members said they are coordinating island cleanups with the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department and the Boy Scouts, including outreach to an Eagle Scout candidate who may lead cleanup and beautification efforts when weather allows. The committee said it will work with recreation staff to schedule volunteer efforts and will not plan site work during the coldest weather.
The committee also reported purchase of a drone to assist monitoring and reconnaissance of islands and campsites; the meeting record states the drone will be operated by the police, with Deputy Harbormaster Owen Lee identified as a trained, licensed operator.
Ending — Committee members said they will notify the Commission when a low-tide site visit for island cleanup and when the drone is ready for deployment, and they encouraged volunteer participation from local clubs and marinas to support cleanup efforts.
