Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Boating

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  • Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement Program

    Boaters desiring to travel in coastal waters should seek advanced courses in navigation. Boaters should be confident in their vessel and their handling skills.

  • FAQs Certification

    Frequently asked questions about obtaining a boating certificate.

  • How to get a certificate to operate

    How to get a certificate to operate a vessel or personal watercraft, jet ski, sea doo, wave runner

  • Boat Launches in Connecticut

    The CT DEEP owns and/or operates over 110 boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound.

  • Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species

    Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are invading coastal and inland waters. More than 50 non-native and 40 species that may not be native have been identified in Long Island Sound. Boaters can unwittingly play a role in spreading ANS.

  • Respect Wildlife

    Long Island Sound is home to seals, sea turtles and migrating shore birds and is occasionally visited by dolphins, porpoises and whales. It is important to enjoy wildlife from a distance.

  • Safety and Reference

    Prepare ahead. Know this about large vessels. Safe Boating Education.

  • Teak Maintenance

    Teak has been used in shipbuilding for thousands of years because it doesn’t rot, it’s more dimensionally stable than most woods, and it requires minimal care.

  • Engine, Battery Maintenance, Fueling

    According to the EPA, as much as 30% of the fuel and oil contained in a standard two-stroke outboard engine may be discharged unburned into the air along with the exhaust.

  • Sewage Disposal

    The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.

  • Reduce and Recycle

    Remember recycling extends the life of landfills, pollutes less than incineration, saves you money, and saves natural resources energy.

  • Pumpout Facilities / Clean Boating Information

    Information on Connecticut's pumpout facilities, Clean Boater Program, Clean Marina Program, Clean Vessel Act Program, aquatic invasive species and CT's no discharge area.

  • Boat Launches / Access / Transient Slips

    Find CT DEEP owned and/or operated boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound, BIG Funded transient slips made available to the public for vessel over 26ft. and Coastal Access Points.

  • Boating Classes2

  • Connecticut Boaters Guide

    The Connecticut Boater's Guide is a handbook of boating laws and regulations, registration information and guidelines for safe operation.

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