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Notice of Availability of FY 2018 Funding Opportunity for Boating Infrastructure Grants
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to offer a Request for Application under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Connecticut Water Planning Council Seeks Public Comment on Draft of State Water Plan
The members of the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) today announced that they have published a draft version of the State Water Plan that they have been developing onto the council’s website (www.ct.gov/water) and have opened a public review period to give Connecticut residents, businesses, and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback before it is finalized early next year.
PURA Commissioners Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
Today the Commissioners of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority re-elected Commissioner Katherine S. Dykes as PURA's Chair and Commissioner John W. “Jack” Betkoski, III as Vice-Chair.
Kellogg Environmental Center Hosts Art Show Opening
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an art show opening for a display of artwork from Blue Rock Studio, Oxford, on Tuesday, June 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby.
Female Bear Euthanized by DEEP Environmental Conservation Police
DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police have euthanized the female bear that approached and swiped a woman at a park in Simsbury this afternoon.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is forecasting the multi-day ozone event of June 10-12 will continue through June 13 and air quality along Connecticut’s coastline will reach as high as Unhealthy for all segments of the population on Tuesday.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that it will be temporarily closing the Niantic River State Boat Launch in Waterford on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 for line striping in the parking lot.
Governor’s Greenways Council Presents 18th Annual Greenways Awards
The Governor’s Greenways Council today commended Governor Malloy, five individuals, and a regional planning organization that have made significant contributions to the promotion, development and enhancement of Greenways – linear open space in Connecticut – and designated two new State greenways at a ceremony this morning at the Government Center, in Stamford, CT.
Grant Funds Available for Marine Pumpout Programs to Protect Waters of Long Island Sound
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2018 boating season for boat sewage disposal facilities on Long Island Sound and Candlewood Lake.
DEEP Launches Celebration of Arbor Day Online and at Home
Arbor Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April to highlight trees and all of the great things that trees do. This year, Arbor Day is Friday, April 24.
DEEP Expands Alcohol Ban for Beach Pond Boat Launch Area
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has expanded and extended a temporary alcohol ban for Beach Pond State Boat Launch in Voluntown.
CT State Parks to Re-institute Non-Resident Fee Collection
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is re-instituting a parking fee collection process for non-resident visitors at what will eventually be up to 22 park locations with field-testing to start Monday.
DEEP Temporarily Restricts Candlewood Lake Boat Launches, Increases Monitoring
Gov. Ned Lamont announced today that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will close the Lattins Cove state boat launch and limit parking capacity to 50% at Squantz Cove state boat launch beginning Wednesday, August 26.
DEEP Hosts 14th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival
Grab your winter gear, bundle up and join us for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) No Child Left Inside® 14th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington.
DEEP Staff Pioneer Innovative Method to Monitor Stream Connectivity
Staff successfully deploy trail cameras to monitor stream levels, proving cost-effective method that will help inform stream management efforts.
Climate Change
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