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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is making available $12.2 million dollars from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen (VW) Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund ten clean air projects in the state. Administered through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Connecticut is one of the first states in the nation to make these funds available for a variety of diesel mitigation projects.
Connecticut’s hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, as well as Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Long considered one of the nations most beautiful places to boat, Connecticut brings diversity to the water.
Take steps to keep black bears wild and avoid attracting them near your home.
Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
The artwork for the Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Contest will be featured on the annual Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.
Learn about various services offered by the Forestry Division, such as landowner assistance, urban forestry, and yard trees.
Connecticut's Forest Landowner Assistance Program offers advice and assistance to private and municipal woodlot owners.
The Urban Forestry Program provides opportunities for municipalities, organizations and individuals to become engaged in effective urban forestry activities.
Where to Begin - User‘s Guide to Environmental Permits
fact sheets
Information and regulations for saltwater fishing in Connecticut.
Enhancing Permit Assistance Through Pre-Application & Client Concierge Services
Enhancing Permit Assistance Through Pre-Application & Client Concierge Services
Making Permit & License Time Frames More Transparent
Making Permit & License Time Frames More Transparent
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.