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Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police will be on the Lookout for Drunk and Impaired Boaters
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) will be conducting heightened enforcement targeting boating under the influence as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign.
DEEP Re-imposes Alcohol Ban for Seven Recreation Areas
(HARTFORD) — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has imposed a temporary alcohol ban for seven state recreation areas. This ban is in effect from Wednesday, May 15, through Monday, August 12, at the following locations:
Videos you can download about home composting.
Preparing Your Boat for A Hurricane
By now you have probably made the decision to pull your boat or secure it at your dock or marina. There is still time to take some extra precautions.
Contacts telephone numbers to be used in the event of an environmental emergency.
Fact sheet about the Spotted Turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
Fact sheet about the Puritan Tiger Beetle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
Notice of tentative determination to approve an application submitted by the Town of Bethel for a permit to divert the waters of the State and intent to waive public hearing. Written comments are due on November 29, 2025.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation regularly seeks to hire Protective Services Trainees (PST) within the Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) Division. You can find out when the EnCon Police are hiring by consulting the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Job Openings webpage.
Collection Locations for Residential Electronics
specific information on where you can recycle your electronics
Dams in the Connecticut
DEEP Bans Alcohol at Gardner Lake State Park, Salem 90-Day Ban Takes Effect This Saturday - August 5
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has temporarily banned the possession and consumption of alcohol at Gardner Lake State Park, Salem – effective this Saturday – to improve management of that park and address public safety issues there.