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  • DEEP Re-imposes Alcohol Ban for 6 Recreation Areas

    (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has re-imposed temporary alcohol bans for six state recreation areas. These bans are in effect immediately and until August 25, 2021, at the following locations:

  • CT Not on Track to Meet Statutory Emissions Targets, New Greenhouse Gas Inventory Finds

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)today announced the release of the 2018 Connecticut Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory (2018 GHG Inventory), which tracks the state’s progress toward meeting the economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets established in the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).

  • Remediation of Former United Nuclear Corporation Site in New Haven Complete

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), along with partners at the federal, municipal, and community level, and the private sector, is pleased to announce the completion of remediation activities at the former United Nuclear Corporation site located at 71 Shelton Ave. in the Newhallville neighborhood of New Haven.

  • DEEP Advises Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose this Spring

    (Hartford)-Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) advises motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours.

  • DEEP Announces Availability of Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Control on Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

    (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the availability of funding for projects to reduce impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters of Connecticut.

  • Governor’s Council on Climate Change Finalizes Near-Term Climate Strategies

    (HARTFORD) – The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) today issued its Phase 1 Report, Taking Action on Climate Change and Building a More Resilient Connecticut for All, which assesses the state’s progress toward mitigating carbon emissions and addressing climate change adaptation and resilience, and outlines 61 near-term strategies to meet these challenges.​

  • DEEP Conduct Prescribed Burn Near Summit of Mohawk Mountain

    (Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) plans to conduct a prescribed burn of about 3 acres of brush in Mohawk State Forest in Cornwall, near the summit of Mohawk Mountain, tomorrow, April 7th, weather and conditions permitting.

  • Gillette Castle to Reopen for Tours Starting May 29

    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that, for the first time in 524 days, the interior of Gillette Castle will open to the public for tours.

  • Elevated Levels of Fine Particles in Air This Evening Due to Western Wildfires

    (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is issuing an air quality alert for all of Connecticut today, except for Litchfield County. The smoke plume from the western wildfires that passed over Connecticut produced unhealthy fine particle (PM2.5) levels across the entire state yesterday. These fine particles became trapped in the lower atmosphere overnight and have been slow to disperse this morning. DEEP encourages residents to limit outdoor activities today until 11 p.m.

  • DEEP Encourages Continued Bear Awareness As Bears Prepare for Winter

    (HARTFORD)—During the fall season, black bears increase their food intake to add fat reserves needed to help them survive winter. The quest for more food makes bears very active and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding residents of several best practices to reduce the likelihood of an encounter with a bear.

  • DEEP Announces the Immediate Closure of West Rock Ridge Cliff Face Due to Nesting Peregrine Falcons

    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that effective immediately, a section of the West Rock Ridge cliff face at West Rock Ridge State Park in New Haven will be closed for purposes of recreation safety and the protection of state-threatened peregrine falcons.

  • DEEP Reminds Anglers that there are New Fishing Regulations for the 2018 Season

    Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding anglers that a number of new inland and marine recreational fishing regulations became effective in March (2018).

  • Opening Day is this Saturday, April 14th

    Opening Day of the trout fishing season is this Saturday -- April 14th starting at 6:00 am sharp!-- and Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has the state’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds stocked and ready.

  • DEEP Reminds Residents to Be Bear Aware

    Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to take steps to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with black bears.

  • Grant Funds Available for Marine Pumpout Programs to Protect Waters of Long Island Sound

    Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that approximately $1 million in federal funds is anticipated to be available for boat sewage disposal facilities, or pumpout stations, on Long Island Sound and Candlewood Lake for the 2019 boating season, contingent upon the receipt of requested federal funds.

climate change

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

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.

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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.