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Environmental Protection Begins With You
Protecting our environment is everyone's responsibility. Learn about steps you can take.
2026 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 29
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds hunters and other outdoor users that the 2026 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season will be April 29 through May 30, both dates inclusive.
Agricultural wastewater generated from a variety of farm activities including animal feeding operations and the processing of agricultural products, can pollute surface and ground water if not properly managed.
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Hunter Highlights is your best up-to-date information on hunting in Connecticut.
DePaolo Drive Landfill, Southington
Notice of tentative determination has been reached to issue a Stewardship Permit to the DePaolo Drive Landfill. A virtual meeting to be held on May 27, 2026. Written comments due by June 12, 2026.
PFAS Surface Water and Fish Tissue Monitoring
Information on DEEP efforts to monitor PFAS in surface waters and fish tissue.
Notice of tentative determination to approve an application submitted by NRL, Inc. for a renewal of a permit to operate a Volume Reduction Plant. Written comments due May 27, 2026.
Share the Shore with Nesting Birds
When visiting Connecticut's shoreline, remember that this habitat is critical for nesting shorebirds, like piping plovers and least terns.
While participating in outdoor activities, individuals and families are encouraged to recreate responsibly.
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.