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Reporting Environmental Problems
If you are involved in or witness an environmental emergency, call DEEP's Emergency Response Unit 24 hours a day at 866-DEP-SPIL (866-337-7745) or 860-424-3338. An environmental emergency is a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health or the environment resulting from the release or potential release of oil, hazardous chemicals or radioactive materials into the air, land or water.
Open Burning - Campfires, Bonfires, Fire Pits, Chimineas
Learn about the burning of wood in a campfire, bonfire, chiminea or other similar devices which is prohibited, if the burning is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors or it is in violation of any restrictions imposed by your local municipality.
Applying for SBC, CPWO, Temporary and Duplicate Certificates
How do I apply for my SBC or CPWO?
EVConnecticut - Electric Vehicles FAQ
The term "electric vehicles" is an umbrella that covers many types of vehicles including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEVs). We will explain these terms and answer some frequently asked questions people typically have when discussing electric vehicles.
Recycling Regulations and Statutes
The State of Connecticut has had mandatory recycling for a number of items in effect since January 1, 1991.
Under this program, if the CT DEEP Commissioner determines that one or more of the following violations exist at a UST system, he may place a notice on or disable the system and require the tank contents to be pumped out until the violations are corrected.
Technical Assistance and Service Forestry Support for CT Landowners
Describes the purpose of Connecticut's Service Forestry Program and how a landowner can contact their Service Forester for assistance.
Due to their small size, spotfin killifish are difficult to identify and often mistaken for young mummichog.
Prefer shallow, still areas of lakes and ponds and slow-flow areas of larger rivers and streams.
Recent attempts to find longnose suckers in Connecticut have failed.
Two estuarine/marine species of silversides exist in Connecticut. Both are schooling fish that occasionally enter freshwater areas of coastal rivers and streams.
Archive of Water Quality Standards Documents
This archive contains copies of Water Quality Standards which were previously adopted in Connecticut.
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.