Climate Change
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Program for dealing with agricultural damage caused by deer.
The DEEP is interested in obtaining new and updated information on critical natural resources from Connecticut's citizens.
Learn about Connecticut's unique Kokanee salmon program and fishery!
What does recycling mean for the materials economy in Connecticut? It means jobs!
Reducing and Preventing Releases of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam
One of the key pollution prevention recommendations in the State’s PFAS Action Plan was to discontinue use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam where possible. This page describes requirements of the 2021 Act Concerning the Use of Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Class B Firefighting Foam, which includes efforts to develop a 'take back' program to recover PFAS-containing firefighting foam from municipalities, to identify PFAS-free foam replacements, and to develop guidance for decontaminating fire apparatus that previously contained PFAS-containing foam.
Old corrugated cardboard (OCC) represents a significant percentage of the commercial solid waste stream.
Natural Diversity Data Base Maps
The NDDB maps show approximate locations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species and important natural communities in Connecticut.
DEEP to Conduct Controlled Burn in Tunxis State Forest
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forestry Division announced plans to implement a prescribed fire across 18 acres of field within Tunxis State Forest in West Hartland on Monday, April 23, 2018 during the late morning/midday, weather-pending.
Fairs, Festivals & Outdoor Events
Connecticut is home to many fairs, festivals and other outdoor events. Waste reduction, reuse and recycling are just as important to practice when you are enjoying these venues as they are at home or at work.
Completed Draft of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan Released for Public Review and Comment
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the release of the draft Long Island Sound Blue Plan, together with the Long Island Sound Resource and Use Inventory and other supporting documentation.