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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  • 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.

  • Manually Propelled Vessel Safety

    Manually propelled safety information.

  • Boat Registration/ Abandoned Boats

    Information on Connecticut boat registration and abandoned boats.

  • System Installation

    How to install your marine toilet.

  • Boating Infrastructure Grant Program

    Boating Infrastructure Grant Program funds are available to public and private agencies and marinas and other facilities that provide transient tie-up opportunities for non-trailerable (26' or over in length) recreational boats.

  • Reporting Boating Accidents

    All operators of vessels involved in an accident in Connecticut must remain at the scene and assist any other vessel or person involved in the accident if it is possible to do so without endangering their own vessel or the people aboard. The operator must also give his/her name, address and vessel identification number to the other boat operator(s) or owner of the damaged property.

  • Boating Education / Certification /Videos

    Although there are inherent risks in virtually any sport, a well-educated boater who uses common sense and courtesy on the water contributes to everyone?s safety and enjoyment.

  • Grant Programs

    Boating related Grant Program information

  • Paddlers Etiquette

    There are many boaters on our waterways and as the number of paddlers increases, there is competition for space in limited access points and crowded waterways.

  • Paddlers Safety Checklists and Equipment

    Whether you are a new or seasoned paddler, there are safety, etiquette and rules of navigation to be aware of before venturing out on the water. Use these lists to plan a trip.

  • Paddling Resources

    Additional resources for Connecticut paddlers.