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• DEEP and CAES Discover an Established Population of Lone Star Ticks Along Coastal Connecticut

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) report that a heavy population of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, has been detected at Manresa Island (former Norwalk Harbor Station) in South Norwalk, Connecticut, marking the first known established reproducing population in the State.

• Wild Orphans -To Rescue or Not

  Spring and summer are busy times for people and animals. Many animals are setting up territories, building nests, or finding den sites to give birth and raise their young. At the same time, people are spending more time outdoors and the chances are greater that someone may come across a young bird or mammal that may appear to be orphaned or injured. It is normal for many animals to leave their young alone for long periods of time, so your help may not be needed. In all likelihood, the adult is nearby watching and waiting to return.

• Geographic Information Systems

• State Dams and Dam Safety

• Fallfish

  Our largest minnow species, the fallfish, is misidentified by many as trout or "dace".

• Quinebaug Hatchery

  Learn about the largest producer of trout in the State of Connecticut!

• DEEP Urges Caution as State Park Lifeguard Presence Reduced on Labor Day Weekend

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today reminded state park visitors that the number of lifeguards at state park swimming areas will be reduced over Labor Day weekend, and that Monday, September 4, will be the last day for lifeguard coverage in the state park swimming areas.

• Connecticut Water Planning Council Seeks Public Comment on Draft of State Water Plan

  The members of the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) today announced that they have published a draft version of the State Water Plan that they have been developing onto the council’s website (www.ct.gov/water) and have opened a public review period to give Connecticut residents, businesses, and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback before it is finalized early next year.

• Statewide Tree Damage

  Look up and be aware of hazardous trees around you. Learn about the condition of public trees in Connecticut's forests, parks and wildlife management areas.

• Comprehensive Energy Strategy

  Connecticut's Comprehensive Energy Strategy

• DEEP Announces Alcohol Ban for Nine Recreation Areas

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has imposed a temporary alcohol ban for nine state recreation areas. This ban is in effect from Wednesday, May 21, through Monday, August 18, at the following locations:

• Geothermal

• Governor Lamont Commits $85 Million in State Funding To Address Flooding Mitigation in North Hartford

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is committing $85 million in state funding from the state’s Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Fund-related funding to implement a pilot program that will address sewage overflows in streets and basements in North Hartford, where residents have been chronically impacted by the long-term recurrence of sewer overflows.

• DEEP Announces $183,000 in Federal Grant Funds Available for Clean Diesel Projects

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the availability of $183,000 in federal funds for grants to local and state governments, as well as businesses and organizations, who want to replace large, older diesel engines with electric or newer, cleaner-burning engines.

• CT Forest Action Plan

  The Connecticut Forest Action Plan acts as a guide for the Division of Forestry and hopefully inspires others to improve and protect Connecticut's forest resources for future generations.