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DEEP Announces Seasonal Lifeguard Positions Now Available
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that those seeking employment as seasonal lifeguards at one of the eight lifeguarded state park beaches can apply for those positions online beginning today.
2018 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 25
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding hunters that the 2018 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 25 through May 26.
This morning Commissioner Rob Klee of CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) joined local school children from Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School at Keney Park in Hartford where he and the children stocked the community fishing water with trout in preparation for the opening day of trout season this Saturday, April 14 at 6:00 am sharp.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is promoting the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Air Quality Where You Are” campaign to increase air quality awareness and inspire people to take local actions to protect their health and the environment as part of National Air Quality Awareness Week that begins today, April 30, 2018.
EnCon Police Arrest Suspect for Possession of Venomous Snakes
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon), with the assistance of Meriden Police, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 served a search and seizure warrant at 22 Westfield Rd. Meriden, CT after information was obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding an advertisement on a snake forum for the sale of several venomous snakes.
Wild “Orphans:” To Rescue or Not?
Spring and summer are busy times for people and animals.
DEEP Announces Re-Issuance of Alcohol Ban for Nine Recreation Areas
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has imposed a temporary alcohol ban for nine state recreation areas. This ban is in effect from Tuesday, August 19 through Sunday, November 16
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes today released the following statements regarding a proposal announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to roll back federal fuel economy standards, which have been supported by federal administrations from both parties since 1975 and have helped Americans use less gas
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.
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.
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).
Bat Appreciation Day to Be Held at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine on September 20th
(HARTFORD) — Join the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) State Historic Preservation Office for a celebration of bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event helps raise awareness about the story of one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites and its importance to the conservation of endangered species.