Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford is currently closed due to recent water damage impacting multiple areas of the building. We are working to remediate the situation and get the building back open to staff and the public as soon as possible. While the building is closed, Staff continue to work either remotely or in alternate locations. We continue to be able to receive documents via U.S. Mail or courier service, and our electronic file submittal protocols remain unchanged. For updates, please click here

Connecticut's Water Resources

Naugatuck RiverHammonassett State ParkConnecticut River ValleySessions Woods

Within the State’s borders there are approximately

  • 450,000 acres of wetlands,
  • 6,000 miles of streams and rivers,
  • over 2,000 lakes and reservoirs, and
  • 600 square miles of estuarine water in Long Island Sound.

Managing these precious resources for today and tomorrow is one of DEEP’s most critical missions.

Content last updated February 11, 2020.