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Connecticut Fire Crew Returns Home from Colorado This Afternoon
Updated schedule for the returning fire crews: A flight of 10 firefighters is expected to arrive at approximately 5 p.m. today at DEEP Eastern District Headquarters on Route 66 in Malborough.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued an ambitious strategy for deploying electric vehicles in Connecticut.
(HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the availability of more than $1 million in federal funds for grants to local and state governments, as well as businesses and organizations who want to replace large, older diesel engines and equipment with electric vehicle equivalents or newer, cleaner-burning engines.
DMHAS and DEEP Announce Series of Wellness Activities in State Parks
Southbury, CT – The Connecticut Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), in collaboration with local-nonprofit Toivo, are excited to announce a series of mindful outdoor experiences in local and state parks. DMHAS Commissioner Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon and DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes will participate in the first virtual wellness event at Kettletown State Park in Southbury on Monday August 10th, 2020 at 10am.
DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Western and Coastal Connecticut Over July 25th Weekend
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting several days of very warm weather, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels across parts of Connecticut. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for Coastal Connecticut, on Sunday, July 26, 2020, and Monday July 27, 2020. The impacted area for both days includes all coastal towns extending from Greenwich to Stonington.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the State of Connecticut is proposing regulations to make cars and trucks up to 90% cleaner and to require vehicle manufacturers to deliver more zero-emission vehicles to Connecticut drivers while also increasing consumer protections. The public comment period remains open until August 23, 2023.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the publication of Connecticut’s first strategic roadmap for economic development in the offshore wind industry, which will be supported by a newly-formed public-private group known as the Connecticut Wind Collaborative. The roadmap can be downloaded online at portal.ct.gov/offshorewind.
DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Friday June 2 2023
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting temperatures to reach the low 90s (˚F) on Friday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels for coastal Connecticut into Hartford County. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for coastal Connecticut on June 2nd.
DEEP Announces Opening Days of Fall Firearms Hunting Seasons
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Opening Days of turkey and small game hunting seasons.
Meet the North American Porcupine!
Have you ever seen a porcupine in CT? Would you like to know more about Connecticut’s elusive Quill Pig?
Notice of Availability of FY2019 Funding Opportunity for Boating Infrastructure Grants
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has just been notified that the Department of Interior (DOI), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is providing an annual round of Boating Infrastructure Grants for the FY 2019 season.
Put Your Stamp on Conservation
Purchase the annual CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp and contribute to wetland habitat conservation.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 10-person Group of Firefighters Returns Home after Fighting California Wildfires
Governor's Council on Climate Change Kicks off Public Review and Forums Period
Today, the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) is launching a series of public forums in which working groups for the GC3 will present their draft reports and seek input from the public on recommendations to keep Connecticut on track to meet its goal of a 45 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and how to adapt and become resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Connecticut Celebrates Bat Week from Oct. 24-31
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) celebrates Bat Week starting on October 24, as part of an international conservation awareness effort focused on the week prior to Halloween.