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Triploid Grass Carp Removal from Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond
We need your help to remove Triploid Grass Carp from Candlewood Lake! Follow the links to become a volunteer angler, report your catch, and view all verified catches reported to-date.
DEEP Launches Informational Process to Explore New Nuclear Energy Capacity in Connecticut
(HARTFORD) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is launching an informational process to explore new nuclear capacity in Connecticut. Advanced nuclear reactors, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), fusion machines, and other advanced designs, are gaining considerable national interest as a potential source of safe, firm, dispatchable, carbon-free generation.
Find out what is new and the important notes for the current Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons.
DEEP Issues RFP for Food and Beverage Concession Services at Gillette Castle State Park
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified food and beverage concessionaire to operate the concession building at Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam.
DEEP and CTDOT Celebrate Tunnel Lighting Project Completion on Hop River State Park Trail
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) are pleased to announce the completed installation of lighting in a 400-foot tunnel along the Hop River State Park Trail within Bolton Notch State Park. The project improves visibility for the many walkers, runners, and cyclists who use the trail each day.
DEEP Reminds Boaters that Paddlers are Required to Wear Life Jackets Starting October 1
(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds boaters that state law requires anyone operating a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or other manually-propelled vessel between October 1 and May 31 must wear a personal floatation device (PFD).
(HARTFORD)—Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani released the following statements in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement that it has rolled back air quality standards for coal-burning power plants that will result in greater emissions of heavy metals such as mercury, and other toxic pollutants. Mercury emissions pose a significant public health and environmental issue.
Northport Power Station, Northport, NY
Notice of tentative determination for the renewal of a Title V and Title IV permit for Northport Power Station in NY. Written comments are due by May 1, 2026.
General Permit for Disassembling Used Electronics
General Permit for Disassembling Used Electronics
Adjudications - License/Certificate Revocation/Suspension - Proposed and Final Decisions
The Office of Adjudications conducts public hearings and issues written decisions on permit applications and enforcement proceedings.
Natural Diversity Data Base and Environmental Reviews
DEEP performs hundreds of environmental reviews each year to determine the impact of development projects on state-listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.
Sale of Antiques that Contain Mercury
Antique mercury-added products, such as barometers, clocks, and mirrors may be exempt from the sales prohibition and labeling requirements.
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.