Alewife Cove - March 18 2026 Workshop

You’re Invited to an in-person workshop
Alewife Cove: Identifying the Issues, 
Solutions, and Criteria
About this project:
Partially funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the City of New London, the Town of 
Waterford, and Alewife Cove Conservancy are working together to determine the next steps for water 
quality improvement and resilience on Alewife Cove. The project aims to complete the necessary 
analysis and develop a feasibility study for stabilizing the Cove outlet, restoring tidal exchange to 
improve water quality and marine habitat within the Cove estuary, and preparing for future impacts 
due to changing sea levels and storm surge. Work includes data collection, modeling, and analysis of 
alternatives alongside public outreach and engagement.
Wednesday, March 18 
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
at the New London Recreation Center
1 Recreation Way, New London, CT 
Who is this for: 
This workshop is designed for community members interested 
in initiatives related to the environment, planning, and 
community development. 
What to expect: 
This workshop is hosted by the City of New London, the Town of 
Waterford, and the Alewife Cove Conservancy, with Arcadis 
presenting the workshop content. The session will start with a 
formal presentation and Q&A session expected to last 
approximately one hour, providing valuable insights into the key 
challenges related to water quality improvement and resilience 
affecting Alewife Cove. Following the presentation, an open-
house poster session will begin at 11:00 AM, allowing for one-
on-one discussions and fostering collaborative dialogue.
City of New London
Department of Public Utilities
https://www.newlondonct.gov
Town of Waterford
Planning and Development Dept.
https://www.waterfordct.org
Alewife Cove Conservancy
https://www.alewifecove.org
info@alewifecove.org