Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford is currently closed due to recent water damage impacting multiple areas of the building. We are working to remediate the situation and get the building back open to staff and the public as soon as possible. While the building is closed, Staff continue to work either remotely or in alternate locations. We continue to be able to receive documents via U.S. Mail or courier service, and our electronic file submittal protocols remain unchanged. For updates, please 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