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2018 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 25
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding hunters that the 2018 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 25 through May 26.
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Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is promoting the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Air Quality Where You Are” campaign to increase air quality awareness and inspire people to take local actions to protect their health and the environment as part of National Air Quality Awareness Week that begins today, April 30, 2018.
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DEEP Launches New Procurement For Energy Storage
(HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today the release of a Notice of Proceeding and Request for Written Comment for the procurement of front of the meter energy storage to lower the cost, and increase the efficiency and resiliency of, Connecticut’s electricity system. The Request for Written Comment seeks input from energy storage developers, experts, and stakeholders on the best strategies for DEEP to procure and value energy storage.
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DEEP to Host 20th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival Postponed; Rescheduled for Feb. 21st
(HARTFORD, CT) – Winter is a great time to celebrate the outdoors with your friends and family, enjoying the crisp, cold New England weather. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites the public to join the free No Child Left Inside® (NCLI) 20th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park at 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington on Saturday February 7, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm.
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No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival Postponed
(HARTFORD)— Due to the forecasted weather conditions this weekend, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is postponing the No Child Left Inside® 20th annual Winter Festival scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7th, at Burr Pond State Park. The event has been postponed and is rescheduled for Saturday February 21st at Burr Pond State Park at 384 Burr Mountain Road in Torrington.
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DEEP Requests Proposals for Recreational Trails Grants
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grants awarded will be funded by a potential allocation of state bond funds in fiscal year 2026, authorized by CGS 23-103, as amended by PA 25-174, and may be limited by the actual amount allocated. An informational webinar will be offered October 16, and applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025.
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(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) published its latest Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Emissions Inventory, a comprehensive documentation of Connecticut’s air pollution that contributes to climate change. DEEP has issued this report since 2003, and also now in accordance with Public Act 25-125, signed into law by Governor Lamont earlier this month.
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Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
The artwork for the Connecticut Junior Duck Stamp Contest will be featured on the annual Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.
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Environmental Justice Program Overview
Environmental Justice Program
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Connecticut is a state rich with natural resources and a great deal of diversity in terms of habitat, landscapes, plant and animal life.
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Where to Begin - User‘s Guide to Environmental Permits
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Learn about various services offered by the Forestry Division, such as landowner assistance, urban forestry, and yard trees.
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Connecticut's Forest Landowner Assistance Program offers advice and assistance to private and municipal woodlot owners.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.