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

Landscape Stewardship
Tools for Towns and Cities

Sketch of tool box with hammer and wrench.

Responsible Growth Basics

Governor Rell's Executive Order 15 regarding Responsible Growth.

Connecticut's Green and Growing Web Site
This site contains a comprehensive inventory of policies, plans, and programs administered by state agencies represented on the Inter-Agency Responsible Growth Steering Council.

The Municipal Primer - Your Guide to Creating a "Green and Growing" Community
Includes information on every DEEP program that has relevance to municipal activities and functions and introduces environmental concepts that municipal officials are encouraged to consider as they make their day-to-day decisions.

Livable Communities Toolkit (Capitol Region Council of Governments)
This toolkit presents practical approaches to regional and local development. 

Content last updated September 26, 2008