CT Boating and Paddling

The Boating Division’s mission is to enhance boating safety, improve boating access and associated infrastructure on Connecticut’s waters, foster environmental stewardship and reduce or eliminate user conflicts. The division works in cooperation with other divisions as well as with its federal, municipal, and boating safety stakeholders to provide clean, safe, and well-maintained boating access.

Boater's Guide
The following is a running list of URLs that correspond to our CT Boating and Paddling Instagram posts:
June 2022
Great Park Pursuit Information: GPP Landing Page (ct.gov)
May 2022
On Deck and Underway Zoom Information: On Deck and Underway (ct.gov)April 2022
If-Found Sticker Link: Department of Energy & Environmental Protection- If Found Sticker Request (office.com) CVA Grant Program Information (ct.gov)March 2022
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boating-Division-Seasonal-Job-Opportunities https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/News-Releases/News-Releases---2022/DEEP-Launches-Campaign-to-Raise-Awareness-about-the-Dangers-of-Boating-in-Cold-WaterFebruary 2022
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/General-Information/Aquatic-Invasive-Species
https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/DMV-Services/Renew-Vessel-Registration
2022 Boater's Guide https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/fire-extinguisher-faq.php
January 2022
https://safeboatingcampaign.com/wp-content/uploads/nsbc-fact-sheet-life-jacket-labels.pdf
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boat-Launches/Boat-Launches-in-Connecticut
November 2021
Blue-Green Algae Blooms (Cyanobacteria Blooms)
September 2021
I-84 Southbury Bridge Project
Update: Week of September 20, 2021 - Rochambeau Bridge
Update: Week of September 20, 2021 - Rochambeau Bridge During this past week of September 13, work included: Final tightening of bolts at splices and cross frames on the structural steel; Welding of bridge bearings began |
August 2021
Connecticut River Hydrilla Survey Squantz Cove-Response to Public Comments
July 2021
CVA Grant Information & ZOOM Link
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/CVA/CVA-Grant-Program-Information
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89519472222
Meeting ID: 895 1947 2222
Passcode: DEEP
A Recreational Boater's Guide to Vessel Sewage
June 2021
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Informational Link
May 2021
On Deck and Underway Information
April 2021
Aquatic Invasive Species Launch Monitor Program sign-up
April 24, 2021 from 9am-11am https://tinyurl.com/ckv7vxbe
Aquatic Invasive Species Launch Monitor Program sign-up
May 22, 2021from 9am-11am https://tinyurl.com/469wmv3j