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

The Municipal Team

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Bea Milne
Client Concierge Team Member

Bea is a professional engineer who has worked with DEEP for over 30 years, in addition to 5 years in environmental consulting. She enjoys working for DEEP’s mission to protect our environment and promote reliable energy and is dedicated to public service.

 

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Camille Fontanella
Director, Office of Innovative Partnerships and Planning
Client Concierge Team Lead 

Camille is a geologist who has worked at DEEP for 20 years, in addition to 7 years in environmental consulting. She brings her strong scientific background to coordinating and building environmental programs, problem solving, and bringing people together to protect human health and the environment. She currently serves in the Commissioner’s Office as the Director of the Office of Innovative Partnerships and Planning and as the Concierge Team Lead. Roles of this office include permit assistance, assistance for municipalities, and stakeholder outreach.

 

Darren Wright

Darren Wright
Client Concierge Team Member

Darren is an environmental analyst with 11 years of experience working in the private and public sectors. Darren’s background includes waste and recycling management, and environmental permitting for transportation projects. He brings his experience of working in a variety of industries to help problem solve and to protect the environment of Connecticut.

 

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Emily Tully
Client Concierge Team Member

Emily is an environmental analyst with more than 15 years of experience as an environmental consultant, planner, and regulator. Her background includes municipal climate change adaptation and mitigation program assistance; regulation of stormwater, residential wastewater, and potable water systems; contaminated site investigation; and federal, state, and local environmental and land use permitting. Her experience on multiple sides of the stakeholder table allows her to help people and businesses work together to conserve, improve, and protect the natural resources and environment of Connecticut.

 

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Deputy Chief of Staff

Harrison is a political strategist with 10 years of experience working in various roles in and around state government. Harrison’s background includes direct state lobbying, advocacy, and policy development in Connecticut. He is deeply committed to the mission at DEEP and helping advance meaningful policy.

 


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James Fowler
Senior Advisor on Outreach and Engagement

James is an accomplished communications professional across public and private sectors with a wealth of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, and digital strategy. James excels at navigating digital landscapes, strategic planning, and fostering impactful partnerships.

 

Jessica Bilyard

Jessica Bilyard
Client Concierge Team Member

Jessica is an environmental analyst with over 15 years of experience in environmental consulting. Her background includes site investigation and remediation, stormwater services, and contaminated soil disposal management. She merges her extensive background with her commitment to environmental conservation in her dedication to advancing DEEP’s goals.

 

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Megan Andrews
Legislative Liaison 

Megan joins the Commissioner’s Office as DEEP’s new legislative liaison managing DEEP’s legislative agenda and engagement efforts. Megan has worked in both state and federal government, most recently at the Department of Administrative Services where she worked on legislative initiatives covering state hiring, contracting, and information technology. She holds a Master's in Public Administration from the UConn School of Public Policy.