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Chestnut Blight in Connecticut
Chestnut blight devastated American chestnut populations across the Eastern United States in the early 20th century.
Find recipes and tips for cooking with wild game.
Dutch Elm Disease in Connecticut
Dutch Elm Disease is a devastating vascular disease of elm trees caused by two fungal pathogens.
Asian jumping worms are invasive earthworms from East Asia that have become established 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.
The Basics of Living with Black Bears
Learn about the steps you can take to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with Connecticut's growing black bear population.
Information on hunting licenses, permits, and stamps for Connecticut.
24-Hour Emergency and Information Phone Numbers
24-Hour Emergency and Information Phone Numbers
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.
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.