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• Bat Appreciation Day at Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine

  Join Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division biologists and Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) staff for a celebration of bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine.

• DEEP Releases Offshore Wind RFP

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on Friday released a request for proposals (RFP) for offshore wind power as required under Public Act 19-71, An Act Concerning the Procurement of Energy Derived from Offshore Wind. This request for proposals seeks up to 2,000 MW of offshore wind.

• West Nile Virus Expanding Throughout Connecticut - Positive Mosquitoes found in 14 Towns

  The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has now identified West Nile virus (WNV) infected mosquitoes in 14 Connecticut towns throughout the state.

• DEEP Designates Saturday, August 10 as Free Fishing License Day

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has designated Saturday, August 10, “Free Fishing License Day.”

• Governor Lamont and DEEP Commissioner Dykes Statements on Trump Administration’s Actions to Replace the Clean Power Plan

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes today released the following statements regarding the Trump administration’s actions to replace the Clean Power Plan:

• Governor Lamont Announces Sleeping Giant State Park to Reopen to the Public on Friday, June 14

  Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced that Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden will reopen to the public beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14.

• 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.

• CT Greenways Council Accepting Nominations

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council today announced that nominations for official state greenway designations are now being accepted.

• New Report finds CT EPR Programs Increase Recycling, Save Money, Create Jobs and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  An innovative approach to recycling in Connecticut that involves support from industries that produce and sell various products is increasing recycling, reducing trash disposal costs for cities and towns, creating jobs, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions linked to Climate Change.

• DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police Swear in Two Police Officers

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police today swore in two new police officers -- Officer Dakota Flis, 26, of East Haddam and Officer Vincent Mazzotta, 45, of Haddam.

• CT DEEP, Public Officials Launch Campaign to Recycle More Plastic Bags, Wraps

  State officials and recycling advocates today launched a new campaign to increase recycling of plastic bags and wraps, noting that a survey finds most people in Connecticut are not yet aware of where and what to recycle.

• DEEP Selects Winning Photo for Cover of Annual Angler’s Guide - Avid Avon Angler

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has selected a photo of Derek Angel, of Avon, for the cover of the 2017 Connecticut Angler’s Guide.

• Providing Housing for Bluebirds One Box at a Time DEEP Bluebird Project Marks 37 Years

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that bundled, uncut lumber for building bluebird nest boxes is available at no charge to organized groups, such as schools, scouts, conservation commissions, and garden clubs, on a first come, first serve basis.

• “Raptors, Rescues, and Ambassador Birds” Photo Exhibit at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announces a a photo exhibit, “Raptors, Rescues, and Ambassador Birds from A Place Called Hope” by local photographer Sophie Zyla, at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby, through the end of March.

• March Program Schedule at Goodwin Conservation Center

  Enjoy the company of fellow hikers and get some great outdoor exercise.