Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Boating

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  • COVID-19 FAQs

  • Dock Road Boat Launch

  • Weather / Tides / Streamflows

    Connecticut marine tides, currents, weather, watches, warnings, advisories, sunrise, streamflows and sunset information.

  • Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program

    Connecticut Clean Vessel Act Program Home Page - This website will help you find a pumpout facility near you, and to install or upgrade sewage holding tank systems to be in compliance with existing laws governing marine sanitation devices (MSD's). You will find information on how to choose a system, sewage system design and the selection of system components, plus helpful tips for installation and maintenance. You will also find information about the Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program. The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Long Island Sound Programs (OLISP) administers this program which provides federally funded matching grants for qualifying projects which provide boat sewage disposal facilities. Up to 75% of the cost of an approved project may be reimbursed.

  • Paddling in Connecticut

    Whether you choose canoeing, kayaking, rowing or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), Connecticut offers many locations for you to enjoy.

  • Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement Program

    Boaters desiring to travel in coastal waters should seek advanced courses in navigation. Boaters should be confident in their vessel and their handling skills.

  • FAQs Certification

    Frequently asked questions about obtaining a boating certificate.

  • How to get a certificate to operate

    How to get a certificate to operate a vessel or personal watercraft, jet ski, sea doo, wave runner

  • Boat Launches in Connecticut

    The CT DEEP owns and/or operates over 110 boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound.

  • Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species

    Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are invading coastal and inland waters. More than 50 non-native and 40 species that may not be native have been identified in Long Island Sound. Boaters can unwittingly play a role in spreading ANS.

  • Respect Wildlife

    Long Island Sound is home to seals, sea turtles and migrating shore birds and is occasionally visited by dolphins, porpoises and whales. It is important to enjoy wildlife from a distance.

  • Safety and Reference

    Prepare ahead. Know this about large vessels. Safe Boating Education.

  • Teak Maintenance

    Teak has been used in shipbuilding for thousands of years because it doesn’t rot, it’s more dimensionally stable than most woods, and it requires minimal care.

  • Engine, Battery Maintenance, Fueling

    According to the EPA, as much as 30% of the fuel and oil contained in a standard two-stroke outboard engine may be discharged unburned into the air along with the exhaust.

  • Sewage Disposal

    The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.

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