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Fishermen urge state fund as panel weighs regional offshore‑wind mitigation plan
Summary
Fishermen and coastal lawmakers pressed for Connecticut-specific mitigation and a state seat at the regional fund, while DEEP and clean‑energy groups said a multistate fund and federal permitting process provide the best path for consistent mitigation across the East Coast.
Commercial fishermen and some coastal lawmakers told the Environment Committee that offshore wind development along the Atlantic coast has disrupted fishing grounds and marine life and that Connecticut should ensure a state‑level mitigation mechanism alongside a regional fund.
Why it matters: Connecticut is in the path of multiple offshore wind projects planned or contracted by neighboring states. Fishermen testified that turbine siting, cable corridors and construction noise can change fish behavior and reduce access to traditional grounds. Multiple testifiers asked the committee to back either a state mitigation fund or state‑specific…
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