News Releases - 2017

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• 3/1/2017 March Program Schedule at Goodwin Conservation Center

  Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise.

• 2/22/2017 Providing Housing for Bluebirds One Box at a Time DEEP Bluebird Project Marks 37 Years

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that bundled, uncut lumber for building bluebird nest boxes is available at no charge to organized groups, such as schools, scouts, conservation commissions, and garden clubs, on a first come, first serve basis.

• 2/22/2017 “Raptors, Rescues, and Ambassador Birds” Photo Exhibit at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announces a a photo exhibit, “Raptors, Rescues, and Ambassador Birds from A Place Called Hope” by local photographer Sophie Zyla, at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, through the end of March.

• 2/21/2017 CT DEEP, Public Officials Launch Campaign to Recycle More Plastic Bags, Wraps

  State officials and recycling advocates today launched a new campaign to increase recycling of plastic bags and wraps, noting that a survey finds most people in Connecticut are not yet aware of where and what to recycle.

• 2/16/2017 New Report finds CT EPR Programs Increase Recycling, Save Money, Create Jobs and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  An innovative approach to recycling in Connecticut that involves support from industries that produce and sell various products is increasing recycling, reducing trash disposal costs for cities and towns, creating jobs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions linked to Climate Change.

• 2/15/2017 CT Greenways Council Accepting Nominations

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council today announced that nominations for official state greenway designations are now being accepted.

• 2/15/2017 DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police Swear in Two Police Officers

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police today swore in two new police officers -- Officer Dakota Flis, 26, of East Haddam and Officer Vincent Mazzotta, 45, of Haddam.

• 2/14/2017 DEEP Announces New Open Space Acquisition Strategy

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced it has updated the 2016-2020 Comprehensive Open Space Acquisition Strategy (Green Plan) which guides the state’s effort to meet its goal of conserving 21% of Connecticut’s land base as open space by year 2023.

• 2/14/2017 DEEP Announces $400,000 in Trails Grants

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that it has awarded $400,000 in grants for seven projects to plan and design, build, expand, or enhance and improve multi-use trails and greenways across the state.

• 2/6/2017 DEEP Selects Winning Photo for Cover of Annual Angler’s Guide - Avid Avon Angler

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has selected a photo of Derek Angel, of Avon, for the cover of the 2017 Connecticut Angler’s Guide.

• 1/31/2017 DEEP to Unveil Winning Photo for 2017 Angler’s Guide Cover at the 11th Annual Winter Festival, Burr Pond State Park

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will unveil the winning cover shot in the 2017 Angler’s Guide Photo contest at a 1:00 p.m. ceremony during DEEP’s Winter Festival on Saturday, February 4 at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington.

• 1/25/2017 Migratory Bird Hunting Season Regulations Meeting

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Meeting will be held Friday, March 31, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the rear conference room at the DEEP Marine Headquarters, 333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme.

• 1/25/2017 CT DEEP Presents “A Winter Bird Walk” at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an outdoor Winter Bird Walk on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. led by Master Wildlife Conservationist Maria Stockmal.

• 1/24/2017 Connecticut Conservation Education/Firearms Safety Program

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced a series of hunting seminars coordinated by the DEEP’s Conservation Education/Firearms Safety (CE/FS) Program.

• 1/18/2017 CT DEEP Says Colchester Bobcat Tested Positive for Rabies

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the bobcat in yesterday’s incident tested positive for rabies.