Services

Here's How the Council on Environmental Quality Can Help You:

1. Annual Reports - The Council publishes a a report each year called Environmental Quality in Connecticut, which is the state's official report on the condition of the state's environment.
    
2. Special Reports - The Council develops reports on Connecticut’s major environmental challenges, such as invasive species or the effectiveness of wetlands programs.
    
3. Complaints - If you observe an environmental problem that no other agency seems to be solving effectively, contact the Council. The Council will investigate and, if appropriate, recommend that a relevant agency take corrective action. (The Council does not have any legal authority to take direct enforcement action, but often can get attention focused on a problem.)
    
4. Environmental Monitor - The Council publishes a webpage called the Environmental Monitor twice a month that has information about proposed state projects for which state agencies are seeking public comments related to environmental impacts, and proposals to transfer state lands out of state ownership. You can sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified when the Environmental Monitor is published.
    
5. Monthly Meetings - The Council holds a meeting each month. All meetings are open to the public and usually include a public comment period. You can sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified when a new meeting agenda is posted. There are several ways that you can participate in a meeting.
    
6. Recent Environmental Reviews and Comments - The Council reviews and comments on proposed projects, plans, studies, etc. as it relates to the potential impacts on Connecticut's environment.