FirstLight Power has sent the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission notice that it is temporarily closing or reducing access to a number of recreation facilities, at the recommendation of the Connecticut Department of Public Health.  This includes Rocky River Dikes Point picnic areas, parking lot, and canoe portage. Hiking is formally closed.  Bulls Bridge Scenic Area and Overlook,  Fisherman’s Parking Lot, all canoe portage areas, and the picnic area at Bulls Bridge Take Out are closed. Hiking is open. The upstream boat barriers will be installed as river flows allow.  Shepaug picnic areas, Eagle View, both canoe portages and portage trail, and the interpretive hiking trail are closed.  Falls Village picnic areas, canoe portages, and hiking trails are closed.  Stevenson picnic area and downstream fishing access are closed.