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

Landscape Stewardship
Tools for Towns and Cities

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The tools that Connecticut towns and cities can use to promote landscape stewardship are many and varied. The following links provide information that municipal officials may find helpful.

Responsible Growth Basics

The Municipal Primer - Your Guide to Creating a "Green and Growing" Community

Presentations from DEEP's "Permitting and Compliance for Municipal Officials" Workshop (October 3, 2008)

Presentations from DEEP's "Partnering for a Green and Growing Connecticut" Workshop (December 3, 2008)

DEEP Permit Guide for Local Officials
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Education and Training for Land Use Officials

Case Studies

Model Regulations

Maps and Spatial Data

Helpful Links

Content Last Updated December 10, 2008