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Information about who needs a safe waterskiing endorsement in Connecticut and how to get one.
The "If Found" sticker for manually propelled and other non-registered boats was designed to help save lives, recover missing property, and reduce the time, effort and resources expended on non-emergency search and rescues.
Your trailer is an important part of your boating equipment. It should be the proper size and length to fit your boat.
Most adults need an extra 7 to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can provide that extra lift to keep you afloat until help comes.
Although there are inherent risks in virtually any sport, a well-educated boater who uses common sense and courtesy on the water contributes to everyone's safety and enjoyment.
Online Professional Development Workshop Webinars
CT DEEP offers various environmental educational resources.
CT DEEP provides educator workshop curricula for teachers.
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.
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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