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DEEP Delivers Major Q1 Operational Gains through 20BY26 Initiative
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced significant progress in 2025 under its 20BY26 Initiative – an ambitious effort to deliver 20 measurable improvements across DEEP’s permitting, cleanup, funding, public engagement, and environmental review processes by the end of 2026. Launched as a continuation of DEEP’s successful 20BY20 effort, the 20BY26 Initiative is improving how the agency achieves its mission and serves the public. The results point to a faster, more efficient, more predictable, and more responsive DEEP, helping Connecticut residents, businesses, and communities cut costs and reduce delays while advancing environmental protection.
Bottle Bill Stakeholder Process
Bottle Bill Advisory Group and other information related to Public Act 21-58, which amended Connecticut's Bottle Bill.
Public and Permit-Required Hunting Areas
Information on public and permit-required hunting areas for 2025.
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment - Wake Boat and Wakesurf Study
Notice of public hearing for an application submitted by 80 Seaview Ave., LLC for proposed activity that includes retaining structures, installing floats, and changing dock use. This public hearing will be held on December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. Written comments are due by December 23, 2025.
Notice of public hearing for an application submitted by Stacey G. Bland for a permit to conduct work waterward of the coastal jurisdiction line in tidal, coastal or navigable waters of the state to construct a dock for residential boating access. This public hearing will be held on December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Written comments are due by December 17, 2025.
Wildlife Publications and Forms
Links to various publications and forms published by the CT DEEP Wildlife Division.
Read up on publications from the Connecticut Fisheries Division!
Grace Dawson CT LLC and Metal Finishing Technologies LLC, Bristol
Notice of tentative determination has been reached to issue a Stewardship Permit to Grace Dawson CT, LLC (Owner) And Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC (Operator) 60 Wooster Court, Bristol. A virtual meeting to be held on December 22, 2025. Written comments due by January 3, 2025.
Public and Permit-Required Hunting Areas
Information on public and permit-required hunting areas for 2026.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that a public information meeting or “open house” is scheduled from 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, downstairs at the Morris Town Hall located at 3 East Street, Morris.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that a public information meeting or “open house” is scheduled from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, in the Council Chamber at the Mansfield Town Hall- Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building, located at 4 S. Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT.
DEEP Begins Stakeholder Engagement on Bottle Bill Implementation
(HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking public input on the implementation of new legislation that updates and modernizes Connecticut’s Bottle Bill, and will be holding a public meeting on this process on Monday, August 9 at 2 p.m.
DEEP to Hold Hearing, Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Spill Regs
(HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes issued a Notice of Intent Thursday to adopt regulations governing the reporting of spills and releases commonly referred to as the Release Reporting Regulations.
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.