SENATOR ANWAR NAMED ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION BY CONNECTICUT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS

Recognized for his work to support environmental conservation statewide, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters named State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) an Environmental Champion for the 2025 legislative session.

Sen. Anwar received the recognition for his support of bills and new laws seeking to emphasize increased use of clean energy resources, better protect and preserve the state’s climate, remove emissions from Connecticut’s air and develop better waste disposal and recycling strategies, among other efforts.

Environmental champions, the CTLCV said, were recognized for “leading the charge” on efforts to reduce emissions, protect natural resources and promote clean energy efforts.

“Our children and grandchildren will rely on clean air and water as much as we do, and the pressure of climate change is becoming more apparent, making it increasingly necessary for us to act now,” said Sen. Anwar. “I am grateful that the CTLCV is keeping a watchful eye on environmental policies and am honored to receive this distinction.”

The CTLCV reviewed legislation regarding climate protection, climate resiliency, energy policy, clean energy and utilities, pollution, wild lands and waters, and developmental and environmental protection in its review.

In addition to recognizing Sen. Anwar for his support of environmental policies, the CTLCV gave him an overall score of 86% for the 2025 legislative session, a solid B score. The organization docked points from legislators who voted in support of allowing hunting on Sundays on private lands and to establish a bear hunting season. The latter bill did not become law.