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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has begun delivering its first power to the New England grid:
DEEP Invites You to Celebrate Spring Fishing Day on April 11
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites residents and families to participate in Spring Fishing Day on Saturday, April 11. As part of the celebration, DEEP will host public trout stocking events across Connecticut, giving families and young anglers a unique opportunity to work alongside DEEP staff releasing fish into waterbodies statewide.
(HARTFORD) — GreenerGovCT, Governor Lamont’s government sustainability and cost-savings program, has helped reduce state agency greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30% since 2019, GreenerGovCT Chairs shared at the annual Steering Committee Meeting Tuesday. GreenerGov CT provides guidance and assistance to agencies to be more sustainable in an effort to reduce waste and lower operating costs. Since 2012, state agencies have completed over 100 projects to reduce energy and water use in state facilities, which will save taxpayers over $20 million in lower operating costs over the next 20 years.
The Osborne Homestead Museum celebrates the life of Frances Osborne Kellogg. Get information about the regular tour schedule and events.
Learn everything you need to get fishing safely, legally, and successfully in the State of Connecticut!
Who needs a certificate to operate a registered boat in CT?
Composting and Organics Subcommittee
Information about the Composting and Organics Subcommittee for the Connecticut Solid Waste Management Plan.
Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.
Glass Recycling Markets Fact Sheet
these markets accept only color separated container glass; some accept the different colored container glass commingled.
Waste paper is traded on a world wide commodity basis through a network of brokers and exporters.
Municipalities play an important role in Connecticut's Aquifer Protection Area Program.
Solid Waste Facilities in CT are required to have operators to be certified
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses
CT DEEP inland wetlands and watercourses home page.
Proposed Water Quality Standards
Proposed amendments to Connecticut’s Water Quality Standards 2009.
Photos illustrating the Groton/Stonington composting pilot project.
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.