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DEEP and AAA Urge Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose This Fall
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and AAA reminds motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours.
DEEP Announces Opening Days of Upcoming Fall Firearms Hunting Seasons
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Opening Days of turkey and small game hunting seasons.
(HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) along with the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents that the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, mainly eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV), is still of concern.
Seaside State Park Planning Process Continues to Move Forward
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) seeks public input to help inform the design of the Passive Park concept as it continues to make progress in its planning process for Seaside State Park in Waterford.
Commissioner Dykes Statement on EPA Clean School Bus Award Announcement
Connecticut Celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week April 1-7
(HARTFORD) — With Governor Ned Lamont declaring April 1-7, 2024, as Connecticut Food Waste Prevention Week, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that all this week, the agency will be highlighting the need to reduce food waste and recover more for human consumption as a social, environmental, and economic issue.
CT Celebrates the New Year with First Day Hikes
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) State Parks and its partners are sponsoring free, guided hikes in many state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America's State Parks’ First Day Hikes initiative taking place in all 50 states.
CT DEEP Encourages Residents to Limit Exposure to Pollution from Residential Wood Smoke
As temperatures continue to drop across Connecticut, many homeowners are turning to wood for their space heating needs. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is encouraging residents to protect their health and that of their family, friends and neighbors by using “best burn” practices.
MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP to Hold Public Meeting on Draft Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap
(HARTFORD)--The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 29, to present and discuss the main findings of its Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.
MEDIA ADVISORY DEEP to Hold Public Meeting on Draft Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap
Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Starting Soon
(HARTFORD)- Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the dates for 2024-2025 migratory bird hunting seasons, which include seasons for ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, rails, and crows.
DEEP Kellogg Environmental Center Artist Exhibition
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that beginning May 7th through June 14th, Connecticut artist Marsha Borden will showcase her exhibit “The Tides They Are A-Changin’: Harmful Algal Blooms of Long Island Sound” at the Kellogg Environmental Center at Osbornedale State Park in Derby, Connecticut.
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that it is piloting a new online reservation system to improve the visitor experience and park management on summer weekends and holidays at Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.
DEEP Receives Proposals Under Multistate Offshore Wind RFP
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has received proposals from four project developers under its multistate Request For Proposals (RFP) with Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
DEEP Re-imposes Alcohol Ban for Seven Recreation Areas
(HARTFORD) — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has imposed a temporary alcohol ban for seven state recreation areas. This ban is in effect from Wednesday, May 15, through Monday, August 12, at the following locations: