Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Social Media at DEEP

 

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Facebook lets users create their own sets of "friends" among whom they share brief updates, photos, links, or other information.

Facebook.com/CTDEEP
General information and current news from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, including Climate Change.

Facebook.com/BoatingInConnecticut
Contains boating-related news items, event schedules and information on how you can safely experience Connecticut's waters. 

Facebook.com/CTEnConPolice
Get the latest news and updates from the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police.

Facebook.com/CTFishandWildlife
Information on fishing, hunting, forests, wildlife watching, natural history and conservation of Connecticut's fish and wildlife species.

Facebook.com/CTStateParks
Information about Connecticut State Parks including upcoming events and activities.

Facebook.com/CTStateParkLifeguards
Features a variety of information on what a state lifeguard does, identifies the requirements for the job and spells out the application process.  Also includes upcoming events, water safety tips, and ways to contact the DEEP Lifeguard Program staff.

Facebook.com/CTRecycles
Information on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, zero waste, and sustainable materials management in Connecticut.

Facebook.com/DriveCleanCT
Drive Clean CT will keep you informed of clean transportation programs and options available in Connecticut so you can drive down air pollution. 

Facebook.com/EnergizeCT
Information on EnergizeCT; providing consumers, businesses and communities the information they need to become more energy efficient and utilize clean, renewable energy resources.

 

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Instagram.com/ct.deep - Follow DEEP on Instagram!

Instagram.com/ctfishandwildlife -- Follow the DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources on Instagram! (The Bureau includes the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Forestry Divisions.)

Instagram.com/ctclimatechange - Follow the Office of Climate Planning on Instagram!

Instagram.com/ctdeep_boating - Follow the DEEP Boating Division on Instagram!

Instagram.com/ctstateparks - Follow CT State Parks on Instagram!

Instagram.com/ctstateparklifeguards - Follow CT State Parks Lifeguards in Instagram!

 

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Twitter lets users subscribe to receive brief updates or "tweets" from others whom they choose to "follow."

Twitter.com/CTDEEPNews  / @CTDEEPNews  - News from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 

Twitter.com/CTBoatingInfo  /  @CTBoatingInfo   - Get the latest recreational boating news and updates including:

  • the status of boat ramps and pump out stations and boats,
  • information on upcoming DEEP boating classes, and
  • information on special events and other programs.

Twitter.com/CTStateParks    /  @CTStateParks  -  Get information about our State Parks:

  • Hear about events and fun activities occurring at the parks and nature centers.
  • Receive regular park and beach status updates – i.e., closed due to the park or beach reaching capacity, traffic conditions, water quality reports.
  • Learn more about the parks.
  • Stay abreast of projects taking shape within the parks.

Twitter.com/CTFortTrumbull   /  @CTFortTrumbull   -  Get information on park happenings and upcoming events at Fort Trumbull State Park.

Twitter.com/CTClimateChange  /  @CTClimateChange - Get the latest news and information from the CT Climate Planning Office

 

Twitter.com/CTSewageSpills  / @CTSewageSpills - Get information on sewer overflows in Connecticut reported to CT DEEP

 

LinkedIn 

Visit DEEP on LinkedIn to learn about policies and initiatives across the agency:
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Visit CT DEEP’s YouTube channel at Youtube.com/CTDEEPvideos with over 100 videos covering topics including state parks and forests, fishing, boating, Earth Day, and how we can all work together to protect our air, water and lands.