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DEEP rejects Amaresco stormwater management plan for Candlewood Mountain project

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has rejected the stormwater management plan submitted for the Candlewood Mountain solar project in New Milford.  The approval was needed before the 60,000 solar panel plan by Amaresco could move forward.  DEEP called the stormwater analysis “flawed” and said the plan didn't meet the permit requirements on providing information about erosion and sediment controls.  DEEP also says it lacks a detailed construction sequencing, grading and phasing plan to prevent adverse downstream impacts.  New Milford officials have been concerned about about 80 acres of trees, including 54 acres of core forest, being clear cut.  The Connecticut Siting Council is still reviewing the development and management plans.

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