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Aquarion Offers Free Fishing Permits at Company’s Reservoirs for the Unemployed, Active Military, and Veterans

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – March 23, 2022 – Aquarion Water Company will be issuing free fishing permits to any unemployed person over the age of 18, veteran or active duty service member.  A permit will allow fishing at the company’s Saugatuck Reservoir in Weston, Far Mill Reservoir in Shelton, and West Pequonnock Reservoir in Monroe.

Eligible anglers can obtain a free fishing permit at Aquarion’s Aspetuck Environmental Center located at 714 Black Rock Road in Easton on Wednesday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Anglers should bring a valid Connecticut fishing license and official proof of unemployment or a military ID/DD Form 214.

Fishing will be permitted beginning April 9 along designated shorelines of Aquarion’s Saugatuck Reservoir in Weston, the Far Mill Reservoir in Shelton, and the West Pequonnock Reservoir in Monroe.

For more information about the company’s fishing program please visit www.aquarionwater.com/fishing.

 

About Aquarion Water Authority

The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing water service to more than 735,000 people in 60 municipalities across Connecticut. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, AWA is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of one of the state's largest water systems. Through local governance, operational expertise, and continued investment in critical infrastructure, AWA is committed to delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities it serves. For more information visit www.aquarionwater.com.