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(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management (CCSMM), a joint initiative between 74 municipalities and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), yesterday finalized recommendations for local and statewide waste reduction options to address the state’s waste crisis.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Today, at 1:30 p.m., DEEP will provide a technical background briefing for reporters on the estimates of the regional environmental, health, and economic benefits and costs of the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P), a historic program to reduce carbon pollution by 26% from transportation sources and invest $1 billion in Connecticut by 2032.
Facing A Crisis, It’s Time for Connecticut to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…and Rethink
You may be familiar with the three “R’s” of waste management – reduce, reuse, and recycle. This year, during America Recycles Week and beyond, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is encouraging residents, businesses, and community leaders to add a fourth “R” to the equation: Rethink.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the state’s Passport to Parks program, a new system that supports services at the state parks system while allowing Connecticut residents who have valid state license plates to access all state parks for free, effective immediately.
This page displays the real-time available funding for the CHEAPR program. Funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Email and phone contact information for the CHEAPR program
CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.
Water Quality Standards and Classification
The Connecticut Water Quality Standards establish the water quality goals of Connecticut's waterbodies and form the foundation of Connecticut's water management programs.
Information about how to properly manage brush and stumps in Connecticut.
Commercial / Institutional Food Waste Collection and Composting
Information about a food waste collection and composting pilot project in Groton and Stonington, CT.
The Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), contained within the Energy Policy Act of 2005, provides grants and loans to states and other eligible entities to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects
DEEP’s diesel grants and funding efforts since 2008 have leveraged millions from the state and national DERA programs, the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Connecticut Clean School Bus Act, and SEP funds to reduce diesel emissions that impact both the environment and citizens of Connecticut.
Background of the LIS License Plate Program and LIS Fund Projects
Boating related Grant Program information
Pumpout Facilities / Clean Boating Information
Information on Connecticut's pumpout facilities, Clean Boater Program, Clean Marina Program, Clean Vessel Act Program, aquatic invasive species and CT's no discharge area.