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Information about ways that solid waste can be beneficially reused.
State One Step Closer to Establishing National Research Reserve
More great news to share this Earth Week as the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced its approval of a network of state-owned properties and coastal waters in Lyme, Old Lyme, and Groton to be the site of the state’s first National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR).
May 11 is FREE Family Fishing Day in Connecticut
Saturday, May 11, is a great day to be outdoors with your family – it’s the first day of Connecticut’s Great Park Pursuit: Connecticut State Parks Family Adventure and Family Fishing Day across the state.
DEEP Completes 2019 Channel Catfish Stockings
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Channel Catfish, one of the most sought after freshwater game fish species in the country, were stocked into nineteen (19) water bodies located throughout Connecticut (see list of locations below) on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Spring is coming and gardens are being planned.
Put Bats on Your Treat List This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, images of bats are everywhere -- from holiday decorations to super hero costumes and haunted house tours.
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Connecticut Updates Rules for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to Drive Down Emissions
The General Assembly’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee (LRRC) has unanimously approved updates to carbon dioxide emissions regulations that strengthen the state’s commitment to a zero-carbon grid by 2040.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Bureaus of Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation announce that Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Hammonasset Beach State Park (Meigs Point Area) in Madison.
DEEP Seeks National Estuarine Research Reserve in South Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced a public meeting to share the results of DEEP’s effort to identify a site to be nominated for inclusion in NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system.
Celebrate “Holidays with Friends” at Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle will be open for tours this holiday season.
DEEP Issues State Park Operations Plan Heading into Summer Season
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the traditional launch of the summer season, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released an operational plan that outlines for DEEP staff and visitors current guidelines around the operation and use of Connecticut state park grounds, trails, beaches, boat launches and other areas as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEEP Analysis of Air Quality During First Month of Pandemic Shows Significant Drop
A preliminary analysis of air quality data gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Bureau of Air Management has found that monitored levels for many air pollutants dropped significantly from mid-March to mid-April 2020.
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.