One of the most prevalent illegal activities we see in Connecticut during our work all spring and summer are people trespassing or landing on private or restricted properties. In this case, one of our staff, Natalie, took a photo of an illegal landing and subsequent trespassing - with a loose dog, as well - earlier this summer.
We are all very aware of the legality of the median high tide line in Connecticut, as below it is public property. However, that does not grant someone complete immunity from any laws whatsoever, nor does it permit landing and wandering onto various lands to do anything one pleases. Griswold Point in Old Lyme, owned by The Nature Conservancy, is a terrific example. It is routinely violated by people on all sorts of watercraft who then disembark and wander the property, treating it as a personal beach, holding wedding ceremonies, taking tours with commercial companies, and much more, all a complete violation of numerous laws - not to mention completely disrupting any and all bird nesting activity.
AAfCW and its partners are continually working with landowners, advocacy groups, and law enforcement on protecting lands, people, and wildlife from trespassers, and your education and reports of these violators is always appreciated, too.
Scott Kruitbosch
AAfCW Volunteer Coordinator
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