Overview and Table of Contents
DEEP will track progress on this website, adding quarterly achievements on the goal pages linked to the left, with the latest information appearing at the beginning of the section. We will no longer be publishing individual quarterly reports.
Materials & Reports
- 20BY26 Results Summer 2024 Report
- 20BY26 Results Winter and Spring 2024 Report
- DEEP's Chambers of Commerce & Municipal Update Webinar (April 2024)
- DEEP's 20BY26 Kickoff Presentation and Webinar (February 2024)
- DEEP's 20BY26, Setting the Target: CT DEEP 2026 Goals (February 2024)
A kickoff report that describes what we’ve been working on since 20BY20 and where we are headed with the 20BY26 initiative. - DEEP's Transparency, Predictability & Efficiency Initiatives Dashboards
To track progress since 2020.
20BY26 Goals
20BY26 Goal 1
ADOPT RELEASE-BASED REGULATIONS TO MODERNIZE CONNECTICUT’S CLEANUP FRAMEWORK
Because clear standards are needed for environmental cleanups
20BY26 Goal 2
ACHIEVE 90% ON-TIME COMPLETION RATE FOR CRITICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Because businesses need to know what to expect
20BY26 Goal 3
REDUCE THE “LEGACY” PERMIT BACKLOG BY 65% BY 2026
Because closing out long-pending permit applications enhances environmental protection and regulatory certainty
20BY26 Goal 4
STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES
Because businesses and the public should be aware of activities that may have an environmental impact on their communities
20BY26 Goal 5
EXPAND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
Because businesses need assistance and improving assistance leads to better environmental outcomes
20BY26 Goal 6
ENHANCED FINANCIAL ASSURANCE TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT
Because robust and clear financial assurance mechanisms ensure compliance, consistency, predictability, and protection
20BY26 Goal 7
COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOP REGULATIONS THAT IMPLEMENT RECENT EJ REFORMS
Because clear standards are needed for underserved communities
20BY26 Goal 8
EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION FOR EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Because awareness of our laws promotes equity
20BY26 Goal 9
ENHANCED PUBLIC RECORDS TRANSPARENCY
Because businesses and the public need greater access to information for research, planning, and accountability
20BY26 Goal 10
EXPAND TOOLS FOR ONLINE SERVICES
Because technology can create more efficient processes to better communicate with you
20BY26 Goal 11
SPEED UP GRANT AND CONTRACTING PROCESSES BY 50% FOR KEY GRANT PROGRAMS
Because grant funds can make positive impacts on our communities and businesses and improve the sustainability of our environment
20BY26 Goal 12
EXPAND DEEP CONCIERGE SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Because helping our partners results in economic and environmental success
20BY26 Goal 13
STRENGTHENING COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION WITH DEEP
Because engaging in collaborative partnerships can enhance the achievement of our mission
20BY26 Goal 14
PERMITTING FOR DECARBONIZATION
Because permitting renewable energy strikes the right balance for reaching our zero carbon goals while protecting our natural resources and the environment
20BY26 Goal 15
TOOLS FOR NAVIGATING AVAILABLE FEDERAL & STATE FUNDING
Because connecting residents with funding opportunities is key to improving equity and accessibility
20BY26 Goal 16
DEEP PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES IN STATE PARKS
Because partnerships elevate the outdoor experience for everyone
20BY26 Goal 17
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NDDB REVIEW PROCESS
Because predictability is critical to environmental protection and economic development
20BY26 Goal 18
ENHANCING DAM SAFETY THROUGH IMPROVED PERMITTING FOR REPAIR AND REMOVAL
Because public safety and environmental and ecological health are key elements in dams' roles for water supply, recreation, energy production and more
20BY26 Goal 19
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY HUBS
Because listening and engaging with Connecticut communities will build inclusivity and link DEEP’s efforts to on the ground realities
20BY26 Goal 20
DEVELOP A METRICS DASHBOARD
Because raising awareness will empower residents to join DEEP’s mission in addressing climate change, protecting the environment and natural resources of Connecticut, and promoting environmental justice