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Fishing Line Recycling Locations
Find fishing line recycling stations at inland and coastal sites around the state.
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Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.
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They were first observed in Connecticut in the early 1980s at a few disjunct sites in the lower Housatonic and upper Quinebaug River drainages. Populations are expanding in both of these drainages, and individuals have recently been discovered in the Connecticut River drainage as well.
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Connecticut’s smallest pike species. They are typically mistaken for small chain pickerel by anglers.
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Learn about Connecticut's top predator and how the Wildlife Division is surveying the state's bobcat population.
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Catfish and bullheads have eight barbels around the mouth: two off the snout, two off the corners of the mouth, and four under the chin. These long barbels give the impression of whiskers, hence the name “catfishes.”
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The channel catfish is the state’s largest catfish species.
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Recycling Regulations and Statutes
The State of Connecticut has had mandatory recycling for a number of items in effect since January 1, 1991.
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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) initiated the development of an Electric Vehicle Roadmap (EV Roadmap) for Connecticut., as recommended by the Comprehensive Energy Strategy
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Climate News, Events, and Press Releases
Climate News, Events, & Press Releases
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International Climate Change Initiatives
International Climate Change Initiatives
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National Climate Change Regulations & Resources
Climate change regulations and resources at the national level
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Reducing Business/Fleet Transportation Emissions
Businesses and fleet operators can reduce transportation emissions and there are numerous benefits in doing so.
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There are significant opportunities for cost-saving energy efficiency measures in most commercial and industrial buildings here in Connecticut.
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.