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

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The tools that Connecticut towns and cities can use to promote landscape stewardship are many and varied. The following links provide information that municipal officials may find helpful.

Responsible Growth Basics

The Municipal Primer - Your Guide to Creating a "Green and Growing" Community

Presentations from DEEP's "Permitting and Compliance for Municipal Officials" Workshop (October 3, 2008)

Presentations from DEEP's "Partnering for a Green and Growing Connecticut" Workshop (December 3, 2008)

DEEP Permit Guide for Local Officials
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Education and Training for Land Use Officials

Case Studies

Model Regulations

Maps and Spatial Data

Helpful Links

Content Last Updated December 10, 2008