Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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  • 5/4/2026 Body Recovered from Stillwater Pond in Torrington May 1

    (HARTFORD)— DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) responded Friday night around 7:30 p.m. to a Torrington Police Department report of a body recovered by the Torrington Fire Department from Stillwater Pond, Torrington. The body recovered was an adult male, identified as Stewart Rushlow, 65, of Torrington. DEEP EnCon Police are investigating. The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. There is no apparent criminal aspect at this time.

  • 5/4/2026 DEEP Responds to Boating-Related Fatality in Stamford Harbor May 3

    (HARTFORD)— DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police, along with Stamford Police and Fire, responded to a boating-related incident Sunday, May 3, around 3 p.m. in Stamford harbor. An adult male fell off his vessel while trying to tie off to his mooring in Stamford Harbor. The man was recovered from the water. Life-saving efforts were performed while he was being transported to a local area hospital, but the man was pronounced deceased. The man was identified as Frederick Bannerot, 67, of Norwalk, CT. The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. EnCon Police are investigating. There is no apparent criminal aspect at this time. DEEP shares its condolences with the family and friends of Mr. Bannerot.

  • 4/30/2026 DEEP To Hold Third Public Informational Workshop to Explore New Nuclear Energy Capacity in Connecticut May 13th

    (HARTFORD)- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold the third in a series of public informational workshops with nationally recognized experts on key issues involved in new nuclear development on Wednesday, May 13, from 3:00-5:30 PM.

  • 4/28/2026 DEEP Announces Line-up for CT Outdoor Recreation Day at State Capitol April 30th

    (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences will host an inaugural Connecticut Outdoor Recreation Day featuring Connecticut-based outdoor industries, retailers, guides, and recreation groups on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the North Lobby of the State Capitol in Hartford.

  • 4/27/2026 2026 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 29

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds hunters and other outdoor users that the 2026 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season will be April 29 through May 30, both dates inclusive.

  • 4/24/2026 New Climate Progress Report Shows that State Programs are Helping to Reduce Emissions, Improve Environmental Quality, and Lower Costs

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released its latest report of the state’s progress under the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). The Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the legislature, highlights how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while delivering real benefits for residents and businesses—lower energy costs, cleaner air, and stronger, more resilient communities.

  • 4/22/2026 Governor Lamont Announces Lower Electricity Rates in Response To Benefits Received From Nuclear Contracts and Other State Energy Policies

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has approved an interim decision that will lower residential electricity rates throughout Connecticut starting May 1, 2026, including by 4.3 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $30 per month for an average Eversource residential customer and 4.9 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $34 per month for an average United Illuminating residential customer.

  • 4/21/2026 State Agencies Continue to Make Sustainability Gains and Operating Savings Through GreenerGovCT Initiative

    (HARTFORD) — GreenerGovCT, Governor Lamont’s government sustainability and cost-savings program, has helped reduce state agency greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30% since 2019, GreenerGovCT Chairs shared at the annual Steering Committee Meeting Tuesday. GreenerGov CT provides guidance and assistance to agencies to be more sustainable in an effort to reduce waste and lower operating costs. Since 2012, state agencies have completed over 100 projects to reduce energy and water use in state facilities, which will save taxpayers over $20 million in lower operating costs over the next 20 years.

  • 4/20/2026 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP, DAS, OPM to Hold GreenerGov CT Steering Committee Meeting April 21st

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host the annual meeting of the GreenerGov CT Steering Committee on April 21st, 2026 at 10 a.m. GreenerGov CT, at the direction of Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order No. 1 (2019), asks state agencies to lead by example by reducing waste and lowering operating costs.

  • 4/17/2026 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP, Lt. Governor, Audubon CT Encourage People to be BearWise This Spring as Bears Become More Active

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Audubon CTwill hold a press conference on Monday, April 20th to remind the importance of being “BearWise” and the important role residents play in keeping themselves, their communities, and bears safe now that the state’s black bear population is up and active in the warmer weather.

  • 4/17/2026 DEEP to Celebrate Arbor Day in Communities Across Connecticut

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites residents to celebrate the April 24th Arbor Day by joining tree-planting and community events taking place across the state over the next few weeks.

  • 4/16/2026 DEEP Announces 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “America’s 250th”

    (HARTFORD) — Looking for a new outdoor adventure this year or want to learn more about American history in your local State Park or Forest? Mark your calendars — the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge will officially begin on April 16, 2026! Whether you choose to hike on your own, with family and friends, or bring your leashed pet along for the journey, this annual challenge is the perfect way to get your steps in, discover stories of the past, and connect with your community through a new lens!

  • 4/14/2026 DEEP Prepares for Spring Season at State Parks

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is in the midst of Spring preparations taking place at Connecticut State Parks and Forests. As warmer weather and longer days approach, visitation traditionally increases across the state’s outdoor recreation areas.

  • 4/9/2026 Hands Off - Young Wildlife Should Be Left Alone

    (HARTFORD) — As spring and summer bring more people outdoors, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents that this is also a busy time for wildlife and that many young animals found alone are not abandoned and should be left undisturbed.

  • 4/9/2026 DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Make Arrest In Sex Assault Case

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) have arrested John Bradley, 46, of Danielson, in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred in Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.

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