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Pollution Prevention Committee
The Pollution Prevention Committee was established by the Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force to assist with the development of the PFAS Action Plan and advise the Task Force on a comprehensive strategy to minimize future releases of PFAS to the environment.
Subgrantee Documents for Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program
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Read up on publications from the Connecticut Fisheries Division!
Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program
An overview of Connecticut's Coastal Permit Program administered by DEEP Land & Water Resources Division
Listing of fact sheets on wildlife habitat.
LEP Board 2020 Schedule of Meetings
CT LEP Board 2020 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes.
PFAS Information for Municipalities
Information regarding PFAS topics of municipal concern.
Proposed Water Quality Standards
Proposed amendments to Connecticut’s Water Quality Standards 2009.
Before and after photographs of an 8-acre clearcut the CT DEEP Division of Forestry implemented to enhance young forest habitat for wildlife and regenerate shade intolerant tree species.
Connecticut’s hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, as well as Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Long considered one of the nations most beautiful places to boat, Connecticut brings diversity to the water.
DEEP Launches Cold Water Safety Campaign
(HARTFORD) – After such a long and cold winter, Connecticut’s boaters will be excited to cast off at the first signs of spring and enjoy time on the water. While early spring warm temperatures motivate boaters to get out on lakes, rivers, and Long Island Sound, it is important to remember that even though the air may be warm, water temperatures will remain dangerously cold for much of the spring. Regardless of vessel type or waterbody, an unexpected fall into the water can quickly become very serious.
DEEP Announces Receipt of Wood Innovation Grants
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced it has received two competitive Wood Innovation Grants totaling $750,000 through the United States Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Program. The grants will support initiatives that strengthen Connecticut’s forest products industry while promoting responsible forest management.
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.