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Our Mission at DEEP's Forestry Division
The mission of the Forestry Division is to advance the health, use, conservation, and appreciation of Connecticut's forest resource.
Opportunities for coastal property owners to protect and preserve the natural resources and quality of life Long Island Sound provides
Greening the Hospitality Industry
information on CT's "Green Lodging" Certification Program, resources for green hotels, and a list of certified lodging facilities in CT
Fact sheet about the Peregrine Falcon produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
General Information on Site Clean-up in Connecticut
Links to additional information about remediation and contaminated sites in Connecticut.
Stormwater is water resulting from rain or snowmelt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways and parking lots. Stormwater results in significant pollution to surface water affecting primary contact recreation such as swimming and aquatic life use support. DEEP is working to engage stakeholders to prevent the introduction of pollutants into stormwater through its Non Point Source Pollution Management and Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programs.
GAC Filter System for Private Wells
GAC filter systems are used to remove semi-volatile and volatile organic compounds (such as those found in gasoline, heating oil, and chlorinated solvents), as well as some pesticides, from polluted drinking water. Explanation of how these systems work, maintenance, and monitoring of GAC systems.
DEEP Announces $3,173,530.50 in Trail Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that it has awarded $3,173,530.50 in grants for nineteen projects to plan and design, build, expand, or enhance and improve multi-use trails and greenways across the state.
Kids, Teens and the Environment
preventing pollution for kids and teens includes safer toys, walking and biking, being outdoors
Fact Sheet for the Water Quality Standards and Classifications
The Connecticut Water Quality Standards form the foundation of water quality programs in CT. This fact sheet provides a summary of water quality classification definitions and provides general information.
A house that incorporates green building principles is said to be "built green".
Pollution Prevention for Business
Business and industry can take actions to implement a pollution prevention by using information, resources and learning from what others have done.