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Hazardous materials are found in many materials used to clean and operate your boat. However, using these products is often more out of habit than necessity.
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Although not required in recreational boats under 65.6 feet long, a VHF Marine Radio is an essential piece of equipment in coastal waters.
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CT DEEP offers many options for school field trips at State Parks.
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State Environmental Conservation Police Who We Are
The Connecticut Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police is comprised of Conservation Officers stationed throughout Connecticut. EnCon Police responsibilities include hunting, fishing and boating enforcement, criminal enforcement, emergency response and public safety patrols in our state parks, forests and campgrounds, homeland security missions, port security checks and patrolling public watershed properties as an anti-terrorism measure; serving as the primary backup agency for the United States Coast Guard on Long Island Sound for search and rescue, the patrol element of Connecticut’s shellfish program; boating accident investigation, and conducting boating patrols on Connecticut’s state waterways.
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Sport License Suspension Guidelines
In accordance with Connecticut General Statute (C.G.S.) 26-61, the payment of a fine, forfeiture of a bond or a plea or judgement of guilty for fishing, hunting and trapping violations may result in the suspension of all sport fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and privileges.
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Ice and Snow Storm Response
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Sign up to receive notifications regarding Connecticut's wild fire danger
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Map of State Forest Letterbox Sites
CT Forestry - Map of Letterbox Sites
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Letterboxing Clues for Nipmuck State Forest
CT Letterboxing Clues for Nipmuck State Forest
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Letterboxing Clues for Pootatuck State Forest
CT Letterboxing Clues for Pootatuck State Forest
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Estate Planning Resources and the Forest Legacy Program
The CT DEEP partners with the US Forest Service to implement the Connecticut Forest Legacy Program to identify and conserve environmentally important forests.
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Also known as “mossbunker” or simply “bunker.” Menhaden are important forage fish for large predatory fishes such as striped bass and bluefish.
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The state's only parasitic fish to enter freshwater, the sea lamprey gets a bad reputation. Learn more about this fascinating fish.
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.