The Council appreciates the work of its Executive Director, Karl Wagener, in drafting this report for review by the Council and preparing the final version for publication. He was assisted by Environmental Analyst Peter Hearn.

The Council notes the valuable contributions of interns Stephanie Cangiano (Eastern Connecticut State University) and Emily Ver Ploeg (Trinity College).

The Council also appreciates the assistance of the many people in the Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Transportation and Public Health and the Connecticut Siting Council who provided data.

The Council especially thanks the many citizens, businesses, and organizations who offered information and viewpoints to the Council throughout the year.