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

Video Library

Most DEEP videos are available on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/CTDEEPvideos.

Air
Aquifer Protection
Boating
Dams
Earth Day
Electric Cars (EV Connecticut) and Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
Employment Highlights
Energy
Fishing
Forestry

Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3)
Home Heating Oil Tanks
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses

LEAN
Long Island Sound
Natural Resources
  • Celebrating 150 Years of Natural Resource Conservation in Connecticut - This documentary highlights the history of natural resources in Connecticut from the 1600s to present day. This milestone anniversary marks the establishment of the Fisheries Commission in 1866, which launched today’s comprehensive efforts to conserve resources, waters, woodlands and habitats – as well as wildlife and aquatic species. (Length: 6.5 minutes)
PCBs
Permits and Licenses
Quality Assurance
Records Searches
Recycling
  • Electronics Recycling - A humorous announcement informing CT residents how they can recycle their unwanted computers and TVs for free.
  • Paint Recycling

    • Paint Recycling PSA - A humorous video informing CT residents how they can recycle their unwanted leftover paint for free.  (40 second video)

    • PaintCare for Retailers - Shows paint retailers the benefits of having their business become a PaintCare partner. It also provides details on what is involved with becoming a drop-off site for leftover paint. (Length: 3 minutes)

    • PaintCare for Transfer Stations and Household Hazardous Waste Programs - Shows municipalities and regional agencies the benefits of having transfer stations or household hazardous waste collections become drop-off sites for leftover paint. It also provides details on what is involved with becoming a PaintCare partner  (Length: 4 minutes)

  • Tales From The Trash Can - A humorous video reminding DEEP staff to recycle at their main office. (Length: 3 1/2 minutes) 

State Parks
Stormwater
Sustainability
Wastebusters
Wildlife
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are seeking a communication aid or service, have limited proficiency in English, wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint, or require some other accommodation, including equipment to facilitate virtual participation, please contact the DEEP Office of Diversity and Equity at 860-418-5910 or by email at deep.accommodations@ct.gov.  Any person needing an accommodation for hearing impairment may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. In order to facilitate efforts to provide an accommodation, please request all accommodations as soon as possible following notice of any agency hearing, meeting, program or event.
 
Content last updated June 9, 2022