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Fact sheet about the Bald Eagle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
At 38 percent, the transportation sector is the largest source of Connecticut's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To achieve needed reductions in transportation-related GHG emissions and pollutants, our collective actions must involve increasing the efficiency of vehicle technology, changing how we travel and move goods, and promoting the use of lower-carbon fuels.
Learn about native pollinator species and the conservation issues they face.
Environmental Online Permits
Renovation and Demolition - Red Flag List
A resource for local officials on important environmental, health, and safety requirements that apply to renovation and demolition projects.
DEEP and CTDOT Celebrate Tunnel Lighting Project Completion on Hop River State Park Trail
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) are pleased to announce the completed installation of lighting in a 400-foot tunnel along the Hop River State Park Trail within Bolton Notch State Park. The project improves visibility for the many walkers, runners, and cyclists who use the trail each day.
DEEP Announces $400,000 in Trails Grants
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that it has awarded $400,000 in grants for seven projects to plan and design, build, expand, or enhance and improve multi-use trails and greenways across the state.
Fact sheet about the Northern Spring Salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
Expanding Your School Recycling Program
Once your school or school district has established a successful recycling and waste reduction program for state and locally mandated items, you should consider expanding your efforts to include other categories of waste found in your school’s waste stream.
Fact sheet about the Northern Slimy Salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
Pollution Prevention Assistance for Schools and Universities
Assistance to schools and universities in reducing waste, environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP), environmental management systems, and becoming a model for sustainability.
(HARTFORD) - Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes has announced the FY 2024/25 Clean Water Fund Priority list. With this announcement, the State of Connecticut is continuing its strong investment in construction-ready municipal water pollution control projects that will protect the state’s waters from sewage pollution and help improve water quality.