Working Group Meetings 2022

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

Governor's Council on Climate Change
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Governor's Council on Climate Change (2022 – 2023)

Governor's Council on Climate Change 2022 Work Plan: Webinar Recording | Slides
2022 Working Group Membership

Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry

Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, Department of Agriculture, Co-Chair
Designee: Kayleigh Royston

Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Co-Chair
Designee: Christopher Martin

DEEP Contact: Sarah Watson, sarah.watson@ct.gov

September 1, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes | Slides- Working Lands Alliance | Slides- Department of Agriculture Grant Proposal

September 29, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

October 28, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

Equity & Environmental Justice

Lee Cruz, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Co-Chair

Kristin Barendregt-Ludwig, Yale Center for Environmental Justice, Co-Chair

Maisa Tisdale, The Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community, Co-Chair

DEEP Contact: Ashley Benitez-Ou, Ashley.BenitezOu@ct.gov

Equity and Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidance [Excerpt from 2020 EEJ Report]
EEJ Summary of Work 2022

May 19, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Slides - Climate Resilience Grant Straw Proposal | Quick Reference Guide to Centering Equity in Climate Change Resilience Planning for Connecticut Municipalities |Centering Equity in Climate Change and Resilience Planning for Connecticut Municipalities

October 17, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

November 10, 2022 [Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry + EEJ]: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

November 14, 2022 [Mitigation Strategies + EEJ]: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

November 15, 2022 [Public Health & Safety + EEJ]: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

November 17, 2022 [Resilient Infrastructure & Nature-based Solutions + EEJ]: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

Mitigation Strategies

Commissioner Katie Dykes, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Co-Chair
Designee: Becca Trietch

Deputy Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, Department of Transportation, Co-Chair

Aziz Dehkan, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, Co-Chair

David Barkin, Designee for Commissioner Gillman, Department of Administrative Services, Co-Chair

DEEP Contact: Alanis Allen, Alanis.Allen@ct.gov

October 19, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Slides - Building Codes | Minutes

Public Health & Safety

Deputy Commissioner Heather Aaron, Department of Public Health, Co-Chair

Deputy Commissioner Brenda Bergeron, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Co-Chair

DEEP Contact: Alanis Allen, Alanis.Allen@ct.gov

September 19, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes | 2020 Working Group Slides |DEMHS Severe Heat Protocol Slides

October 3, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

October 31, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes | Slides

Resilient Infrastructure & Nature- based Solutions

George Bradner, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Designee for Commissioner Andrew Mais, Department of Insurance, Co-Chair

Matt Fulda, Connecticut Metro COG, Co-Chair

Emily Pysh, Designee for Deputy Commissioner Eucalitto, Department of Transportation, Co-Chair

Kevin Grigg, Fuss & O'Neill, Co-Chair

DEEP Contact: Sarah Watson, Sarah.Watson@ct.gov

September 15, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes | Slides

Science & Technology

James O'Donnell, Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation, UConn, Chair

DEEP Contact: Ashley Benitez-Ou, Ashley.BenitezOu@ct.gov

October 17, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

November 9, 2022: Agenda | Zoom Meeting Recording | Minutes

State Vulnerability Assessment Framework

Deputy Commissioner Brenda Bergeron, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Co-Chair

Scott Gaul, Office of Policy and Management, Co-Chair

Kimberly Lesay, Department of Transportation, Co-Chair

DEEP Contact: Mary-beth Hart, Marybeth.hart@ct.gov

Past GC3 Working Group and Subcommittee Meetings

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