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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

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11/30/2017 DEEP Releases 2017-2022 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that its draft 2017-2022 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is available for public review and comment.
11/27/2017 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Launches New Online Aquifer Protection Area Program Technical Training for Municipal Officials
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce a NEW Aquifer Protection Area Program Technical Training Course.
11/24/2017 Holidays Are Coming - Prepare at the Kellogg Farm Market
Get ready for the upcoming holidays at the Kellogg Environmental Center’s annual Holiday Farm Market!
11/21/2017 Connecticut Grown Christmas Tree Farms Opening This Week Statewide
Many of the state’s approximately 500 Christmas tree growers will open for business this week, offering customers fresh Connecticut Grown trees that provide sustainable economic and environmental benefits as well as a memorable family activity.
11/21/2017 Protect Connecticut’s Cherished Wildlife Habitat - Purchase a Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation (Duck) Stamps can now be bought through the Online Sportsmen Licensing System (www.ct.gov/deep/SportsmenLicensing) by individuals interested in supporting the conservation and purchase of wetland habitats in Connecticut.
11/20/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces $13.6 Million in Funding to Remediate and Revitalize Blighted Properties in Connecticut
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $13.6 million in state funding will be awarded to 14 municipalities across Connecticut to assess, remediate and revitalize blighted properties in their communities – also known as “brownfields” – and put them back into productive use.
11/17/2017 Osborne Homestead Museum's "A Holiday at the Opera" and Holiday Farm Market
Are you ready to hear some bel canto?
11/17/2017 Gov. Malloy Announces $2 Million in Funding to Continue State’s Successful Electric Vehicle Consumer Rebate Program
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is continuing to strengthen efforts to promote the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) with the release of $2 million in additional funding to continue its widely popular consumer rebate program.
11/15/2017 Recycling Rules Now the Same Across Connecticut - Easy to Tell People “What’s IN, What’s OUT”
There’s no longer any need for guesswork about what goes into the blue recycling bin and what you should put in the garbage.
11/15/2017 General Firearms Deer Season Began November 15
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a safety reminder for outdoor enthusiasts as a variety of hunting seasons are currently underway – most notably the opening of the fall firearms deer season, which began on Wednesday, November 15.

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