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DEEP Celebrates National Safe Boating Week May 16-22
(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) joins partners across the country to remind boaters of the importance of safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week. The seven-day campaign will occur May 16 to May 22, the week preceding Memorial Day weekend, which is the unofficial kickoff to the summer boating season in Connecticut.
Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.
Helping to grow Connecticut's outdoor recreation economy by promoting and leveraging Connecticut's State Parks
The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers FREE introductory fishing classes, advanced classes, and much more.
Bat Appreciation Day to Be Held at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine on September 20th
(HARTFORD) — Join the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) State Historic Preservation Office for a celebration of bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event helps raise awareness about the story of one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites and its importance to the conservation of endangered species.
CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.
Volunteer CARE Coach Resources
Find everything you need to host successful fishing classes in your community as a State Certified Volunteer Fishing Coach!
Sustainable Breweries and Other Craft Beverages
Prevent pollution, Sustainability, reduce energy, water usage, waste in food and beverage manufacturing, breweries, BetterBev New England, Green Craft Beverages,
Construction Stormwater General Permit
The General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities ("Construction Stormwater General Permit") requires developers and builders to implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan to prevent the movement of sediments off construction sites into nearby water bodies and to address the impacts of stormwater discharges from a project after construction is complete.
The General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity (“Industrial Stormwater General Permit”) regulates industrial facilities with point source discharges that are engaged in specific activities listed in the permit.
Connecticut Redemption Centers
Redemption Centers are private businesses that work with distributors of carbonated beverages to redeem bottles and cans with a deposit value.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.