NHPOWer!

THANK YOU to all the Boaters, Neighbors, and Elected Officials who came out to "CRUISE THE COVE!"  The turnout on land and on sea exceeded all expectations.  So did the press coverage!

"This Protest Floats!"

Article by Allen Appel, NH Independent

 New Haven Register front page article

Video:  "Morris Cove sounds the Horn!" (Ben Northrup/NHPOWer! starts procession, Resident Cordie Wilkens Chambers)

 Video:  "New Haveners Protest" (Congresswoman DeLauro, Mayor DeStefano, Resident Marc Galli, Blue Crab)

Video:  "Elected Officials" (State Sen. Looney, Alders DiPino and Paollilo)

Video:  "Mayoral Candidates" (Jeffrey Kerekes, Clifton Graves) 

Video:  "Resident" (Tina Doyle/East Shore Management Team)

TV Video:  Fox CT News (State Sen. Looney, Ben Northrup/NHPOWer!)

NPR Radio:  "Morris Cove Neighbors Say 'No Dumping Here'"

 Links to more Press Coverage!

Map of Morris Cove, part of New Haven Harbor.  The Army Corps proposes to fill the entire Borrow Pit with toxic dredge spoils from Bridgeport.  The Borrow Pit is the underwater hole indicated in white on the map in the middle of Morris Cove.  You can see how large it is!

WHEN: Sunday, July 10, 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. 
BOATERS assemble 2:00 p.m. Procession starts at 2:30 p.m.
NON-BOATERS join at the Pardee Seawall Park at 2:30 p.m. (Townsend Ave. at Parker Pl. -- see map.)  Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Alderwoman Arlene DiPino will join our rally.

WHERE:
BOATERS gather in Morris Cove at the north end of the proposed dump site which is a few hundred yards off the Sea Wall and will be marked by 4 round orange buoys.  Pick up an instruction sheet for the procession from Larry in the New Haven Yacht Club launch.  He will be stationed on the outer (west) side of the dump site.

KAYAKERS gather closer in to the Sea Wall where Brian, the Kayak coordinator, will provide instructions.  The closest kayak launching site (where parking is available) is the beach area next to the large boccie court in Nathan Hale Park off Woodward Ave.  (See map.)  From there paddle South past the Cliff to the protest site.

WHY: Show the politicians and the ACE that the Cove and outer harbor are recreational waters, not a dump for carcinogens. Let them see our community's determination to protect New Haven Harbor's recovering environmental health.


AFTERWARDS: You are invited to stop by at the New Haven Yacht Club (156 Cove St. - see map) for some refreshment and a chance to interact with fellow demonstrators (see note below**). Please feel free to donate finger food and snacks.

Parking in Cove St. is very limited. Best: Take a short walk.

In the spirit of the 4^th,

stand up for what’s right!

**The NHYC dock is a short way to the west of Anthony’s Catering. Except for kayaks, canoes and dinghies that can be tied to the west side of the dock or pulled up on shore, visiting boaters are asked to anchor at the edge of the mooring field and radio on 68 for the club launch to bring you in, or sound an air horn three times.  Please don’t tie up at vacant moorings because they belong to members who are out sailing and might return while you are ashore.

Updated "Cruise the Cove!" flyers for download and distribution

Please help get out the word!  Print out either of the flyers below and post them.  Consider going door to door to let your neighbors know.