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

DEEP's CERCLA 128(a) Grant Program

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the availability of funding under DEEP’s CERCLA 128(a) Grant Program and is inviting applicants that are municipalities or non-profit entities to apply.  The total funding pool available for this program is $750,000 with grants of up to $250,000 for assessment and $250,000 for cleanup.  DEEP encourages applicants whose projects will enable the creation, preservation, or addition of park space, greenways or other recreational space, or other property used for nonprofit purposes, to apply for this pool of funding.

Application Submission

All applications (along with any applicable attachments) shall be submitted via email to DEEP.Brownfields@ct.gov. Please include Applicant name and project address in the subject line. 

Application Deadline

Noon on Friday, November 22, 2024

Associated Documents and Websites 

Brownfields in Connecticut

Contact

Amanda.Limacher@ct.gov