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Site Characterization Essentials
Resources to help define the standard of care expected when characterizing a site under various clean-up programs in Connecticut.
2025 GreenerGov Awards Honor State Government Leadership in Sustainability Efforts
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) hosted the annual GreenerGov Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 31 at the State Capitol. The event celebrates the exceptional efforts of State Agency staff and agency Senior Sustainability Officers (SSOs) in reducing state government environmental impact and advancing Connecticut’s climate and sustainability goals.
Greener cleanups can minimize the carbon footprint of site remediation by reducing the impact to energy, water and natural resources. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection encourages the use of green and sustainable remediation practices in conducting site investigation and cleanup.
List of Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Sites in Connecticut
Information regarding contaminated sites or potentially contaminated sites in Connecticut.
RCRA Corrective Action, Closure, and Stewardship
Connecticut is authorized for RCRA Closure and Corrective Action, which requires facility owners and operators to clean up properties that have treated, stored, or disposed of hazardous waste. Information regarding financial assurance, ecological risks, RCRA closure, and various guidance documents.
Threats to CT Tree and Forest Health
Learn about the many factors influencing the health and function of Connecticut's trees and forests.
Learn about the non-native insect, hemlock woolly adelgid, that feeds on conifer trees.
Individual Permit Program Fact Sheets
Individual Permit Program Fact Sheets
Environmental Program Fact Sheets
Environmental Program Fact Sheets
General Permit for Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer)
General Permit for Contaminated Soil and/or Sediment Management (Staging and Transfer)