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• Forest Products

  Learn about forest products from Connecticut, such as firewood, Christmas trees, and more.

• Salt Impacts & Our Environment

• Definitions

  Definitions of words used in official fishing regulations.

• The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to host public meeting on Sleeping Giant State Park master planning efforts

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Hamden to discuss future restoration plans for Sleeping Giant State Park. The public meeting is part of a “mini-master planning” effort to restore and enhance sections of the park seriously damaged in a 2018 tornado and macro burst storm.

• Consider Alternatives When Decorating this Season; Avoid Using Material from Invasive Plants

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is asking Connecticut residents and decorators to consider alternatives to invasive plants, such as Oriental bittersweet, this holiday season.

• Menhaden Fish Kills Reported Along Connecticut Shoreline, DEEP Believes Due to Naturally Occurring Factors

  In the past month, DEEP Fisheries Division staff have received and investigated numerous calls of reported sightings of dead fish along the Connecticut shoreline, from Darien to New London, and numerous points in between. These incidents, known as fish kills, involve a species of fish called Atlantic Menhaden, also known as “bunker.”

• DEEP Requests Proposals for Recreational Trails Grants

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grants awarded will be funded by a potential allocation of state bond funds in fiscal year 2026, authorized by CGS 23-103, as amended by PA 25-174, and may be limited by the actual amount allocated. An informational webinar will be offered October 16, and applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025.

• CT’s Latest Climate Report Shows Emissions in 2023 Decreased in the Two Largest Sources of Climate Pollution: Transportation and Buildings

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) published its latest Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Emissions Inventory, a comprehensive documentation of Connecticut’s air pollution that contributes to climate change. DEEP has issued this report since 2003, and also now in accordance with Public Act 25-125, signed into law by Governor Lamont earlier this month.

• 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).

• DEEP Reminds Residents to Be Bear Aware as Bears Increase Activity in the Spring

  (HARTFORD)— As black bear activity increases in the spring following winter denning season, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) warns residents to be “bear aware” and to do what they can to protect both their communities and bears by preventing human-bear conflicts. Now that bears are up and about, simple steps to avoid feeding bears--such as taking down birdfeeders--will reduce the likelihood of conflicts that can lead to potential harm for both people and bears.

• DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Make Arrest In Sex Assault Case

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) have arrested John Bradley, 46, of Danielson, in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred in Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.

• DEEP Reminds Residents and Visitors to Exercise Caution During Spring Wildfire Season

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents and visitors that the typical spring wildfire season in Connecticut begins in mid-March and lasts until leaf-out, usually in early May. During this period, dry weather and windy conditions, combined with increased sunlight reaching and warming the forest floor, can increase the likelihood of wildfire.

• DEEP Responds to Boating-Related Fatality in Stamford Harbor May 3

  (HARTFORD)— DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police, along with Stamford Police and Fire, responded to a boating-related incident Sunday, May 3, around 3 p.m. in Stamford harbor. An adult male fell off his vessel while trying to tie off to his mooring in Stamford Harbor. The man was recovered from the water. Life-saving efforts were performed while he was being transported to a local area hospital, but the man was pronounced deceased. The man was identified as Frederick Bannerot, 67, of Norwalk, CT. The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. EnCon Police are investigating. There is no apparent criminal aspect at this time. DEEP shares its condolences with the family and friends of Mr. Bannerot.

• DEEP Issues Request for Proposals for Paddlecraft Rental Services in Seven CT State Parks

  (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for canoe, kayak and/or stand-up paddleboard rental services at seven state parks including Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, Indian Well State Park in Shelton, Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield, Pattaconk Lake/Reservoir Recreation Area in Cockaponset State Forest in Chester/Haddam and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.

• DEEP Announces State Park Lifeguard Tryouts in March

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced tryouts for lifeguard positions at Connecticut State Parks for the Summer 2026 season. March isn’t just for college basketball. It’s also tryout season for Connecticut State Park Lifeguards. If you have what it takes to join our team of strong, highly trained, open-water lifeguards, meet us at the pool!