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• Steve Slipchinsky and DEP receive awards for the Foodshare Organics Recycling Project

  Connecticut Food Share and DEP earn awards for their efforts in promoting composting in Connecticut.

• How Much Does Your Fish Weigh?

  Figure out the weight of your fish without a scale! A simple formula can estimate how much your fish weighs based on length and girth.

• Public Shooting Opportunities

  A number of state and private shooting ranges operate in CT throughout the year. Check links for hours.

• Governor Malloy Proclaims July 15-16 as the Second Annual Connecticut Clean, Drain, Dry Weekend

  Connecticut will mark its second Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on July 15-16 – as part of an effort to encourage boaters and others to take all steps necessary to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is partnering with the Candlewood Lake Authority, and the Connecticut Federation of Lakes to promote this weekend.

• Governor Lamont Orders Formation of Working Group to Examine Issues Concerning PFAS

  Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing several state agencies, led by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health, to immediately convene a working group to examine issues related to the chemical PFAS. Used in firefighting foam, studies have linked PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals involving perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, to potentially cause dangerous health problems.

• DEEP Requests Proposals for Recreational Trails Grants

  (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Program Grants. This request for applications is the largest funding round in the history of the Recreational Trails Grant program since it was established in 1997. It will make $10 million available to improve Connecticut’s trail infrastructure, which has seen significant usage increases since the onset of the pandemic. Applications will be accepted through March 11, 2024.

• DEEP Invites Residents to Help Study Bobcats

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is asking individuals to keep an eye out for special bobcat tracking collars while spending time outdoors this month.

• Common Violations and How To Avoid Them

  Common industrial wastewater violations and how to avoid them.

• Volunteer Spotlight

• Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program

  The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program administered by the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS).

• DEEP Offering Training to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

  The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is offering training for citizens interested in volunteering to monitor local boat launches for the presence of invasive plants and animals, such as zebra mussels.

• Examples of Aquatic Invasive Species In Connecticut

  Learn about different aquatic invasive species in Connecticut and how you can help slow the spread.

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

  Help slow the spread of the invasive insect, emerald ash borer.

• Mercury Information

  Mercury is a heavy metal that can accumulate in living tissue. Exposure to mercury, when released into the environment through spills or incineration, can be toxic to humans and wildlife, or cause other health effects such as neurological and reproductive disorders. Therefore, proper management of used mercury-containing items and elemental mercury is important to protect human health and the environment.

• GB II New Haven, LLC - New Haven Harbor Station

  Notice of a public hearing concerning applications by GB II New Haven LLC for a Title V Operating permit renewal. A virtual informational hearing will be held on December 4, 2025. Written comments will be accepted after the informational public hearing until close of business on December 11, 2025.