Terry Backer
At the Capitol:
Legislative Office Building, Room 2102
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Terry.Backer@cga.ct.gov

Current News & Issues

May 15, 2012
BACKER, THE SOUNDKEEPER, WINS PRESTIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
Reflecting his passion to protect and preserve waterways around the globe, Terry Backer recently received the "River Hero" award from the River Network. READ MORE

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May 15, 2012
STRATFORD DELEGATION LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR RAYMARK REMEDIATION
State Senators Kevin C. Kelly (R-21) and Edwin Gomes (D-23) and State Representatives Laura Hoydick (R-120), Terry Backer (D-121) and Larry Miller (R-122) applauded the unanimous and bipartisan passage of legislation that will identify sources of funding for future remediation of the Raymark Superfund site in Stratford on the final day of the 2012 legislative session. READ MORE

May 9, 2012
REP. BACKER INSTRUMENTAL IN CURTAILING USE OF LARVACIDE
Methoprene linked to lobster die-off. READ MORE

April 26, 2012
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
State Representative Terry Backer details his experience fighting cancer and his recovery to continue serving his constituents in the 121st House District.

Rep. Terry Backer Video

April 25, 2012
REP. BACKER CAUTIOUSLY OPTOMISTIC ON HOUSATONIC RIVER DREDGING PROJECT
Shellfish/Aquatic Life Protections Sought. READ MORE

April 23, 2012
REP. BACKER HONORED FOR 25 YEARS AS SOUNDKEEPER
Gov. Malloy Proclaims Today “Terry Backer Day” READ MORE

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In the wake of the Peak Oil & Natural Gas Forum held in November 2007, Representative Terry Backer has taken the lead to further investigate this issue and has recently been appointed as Co-Chairman of the 2008 Energy Scarcity & Security Task Force. The first meeting convened Wednesday, August 13, 2008. The following information provides insight into the group's efforts to remedy a very serious and growing problem surrounding petroleum and natural gas issues and the current fuel crisis.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Representative Terry Backer (Co-Chair)
Senator Bob Duff (Co-Chair)
Senator Gail Slossberg
Representative Sean Williams
Julie Cammarata
Lise Dondy
Dan DeBicella
Tracy Babbidge


Scarcity And Security RFP Overview

Peak Oil Production And The Implications To The State of Connecticut
Addendum - Tar Sands And Shale Oil
Report to Legislative Leaders and the Governor, December 2007

Peak Oil Production And The Implications To The State of Connecticut
Report to Legislative Leaders and the Governor, November 2007

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