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• Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police Announce “Operation Dry Water” Campaign to Halt Boating Under the Influence

  (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) will again participate in the “Operation Dry Water” campaign, a national initiative aimed at curbing boating under the influence (BUI). Set to run from July 4 through July 6, this heightened enforcement and awareness campaign targets the dangerous combination of alcohol or drug use while operating a vessel.

• DEEP Celebrates National Air Quality Awareness Week May 5-9

  (HARTFORD)—To mark National Air Quality Awareness week, which runs May 5-9, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) encourages the public to stay aware of the air quality around you, learn how to protect yourself on poor air quality days, and consider actions you can take to improve your local air quality.

• Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Nominations

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council announced today that they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.

• Visitors to Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield Can Purchase Advance Parking Reservations for Weekends and Holidays

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) once again will offer an online reservation system for parking at Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield. Parking passes for holidays and weekends may be purchased up to 14 days prior to arrival to help improve the experience for visitors and reduce traffic congestion near the park.

• Boating Classes

• Forest Practices Act and Tree Laws

  Forest Practices Act and Tree Laws

• Urban Forestry in CT

  The Urban Forestry Program provides opportunities for municipalities, organizations and individuals to become engaged in effective urban forestry activities.

• Fire Prevention and Control

  Connecticut DEEP Forest Protection program assists local fire departments in wildfire response, prevention, and control while providing various training, grants and daily fire weather.

• Fire Danger, Weather, and Reporting

  Information about daily fire weather and danger, and wildfire reporting

• DEEP Requests Proposals for Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Control on Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers

  (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Grant Program for 2026. Applications will be accepted through December 10, 2025. Please visit the DEEP AIS Grant Program website for details on how to apply for 2026 grants.

• DEEP Urges Residents to Avoid Conflicts with Bears this Fall

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) strongly urges residents to follow best practices to reduce the likelihood of a conflict with a black bear this fall.

• DEEP Announces $750,000 in Brownfield Remediation Grants

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the release of $750,000 in grants under Round 2 of DEEP’s Brownfield Grant Program to support the assessment and remediation of contaminated properties in four municipalities across Connecticut, consisting of approximately 27 acres of land. Funding is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State and Tribal Response Program.

• DEEP launches 2025 DEEP Climate Resilience Fund

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce a call for applications and a draft Request for Proposals under an expanded DEEP Climate Resilience Fund. DEEP is making available up to $33 million in state funds and up to $11.8 million in federal funds for projects that protect communities and critical infrastructure from extreme weather. This opportunity is open to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other entities, and includes new funding categories that will support a wide range of community and energy resilience projects. In recent years, Connecticut has experienced widespread impacts from extreme weather, including historic flooding in the Naugatuck Valley, unprecedented wildfires, and the hottest summer weather on record. These climate-driven hazards have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to homes, roads, bridges, and businesses. Connecticut’s communities have endured these recent challenges from extreme weather just as federal support for resilience is becoming less certain.

• Natural Resources

  Connecticut is a state rich with natural resources and a great deal of diversity in terms of habitat, landscapes, plant and animal life.

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