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• Streamlining Permitting for Dam Repair and Removal

• Expanding State Parks Partnerships

• Expanding DEEP Concierge Services

• Speeding Permitting for Decarbonization

• Freshwater Fish Community Data

  Freshwater Fish Community Data for Connecticut available for view and download

• Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities

  An overview of urban and community forestry grant opportunities in Connecticut.

• Freshwater Record Fish

  Listing of record freshwater fish caught in Connecticut.

• Nature-Based Solutions

• DEEP Announces $950,000 in Grants to Enhance Urban Tree Canopy Cover in Connecticut Communities

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is excited to announce the recipients of Urban & Community Forestry Trees for Communities Grants for 2026, as well as a new funding opportunity that will support the stewardship of resilient forest practices in rural municipal and tribal forests. Over $950,000 in Urban & Community Forestry Trees for Communities grants was awarded to support nine projects across Connecticut municipalities and non-profits. This grant program supports urban forestry projects that increase tree cover and contribute to urban forestry objectives in low-canopy communities. Funded projects will conduct activities such as tree planting and maintenance, urban wood utilization, community outreach, and workforce development. You can learn more about these projects below and online at Urban Forestry Grant Accomplishments.

• DEEP Announces Recipients of Sixth Annual Grant Round for Aquatic Invasive Species Control on Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the recipients of the sixth round of funding through the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Grant Program. A total of $450,000 has been awarded to ten projects focused on reducing the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Connecticut’s inland waters.

• DEEP Announces Alcohol Ban for Ten Recreation Areas

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has imposed a temporary alcohol ban for ten state recreation areas. This ban is in effect from Wednesday, May 20, through Monday, August 17, at the following locations:

• DEEP Announces 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “America’s 250th”

  (HARTFORD) — Looking for a new outdoor adventure this year or want to learn more about American history in your local State Park or Forest? Mark your calendars — the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge will officially begin on April 16, 2026! Whether you choose to hike on your own, with family and friends, or bring your leashed pet along for the journey, this annual challenge is the perfect way to get your steps in, discover stories of the past, and connect with your community through a new lens!

• MEDIA ADVISORY: 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) will hold an event to celebrate the completion of a lighting installation in a 400-foot tunnel along the Hop River State Park Trail within Bolton Notch State Park. The project enhances visitor safety and accessibility for walkers, runners, and cyclists by improving visibility in the curved tunnel, straddled by natural rock outcrops and watercourses.

• Share the Shore with Nesting Birds

  (HARTFORD) — As the summer beach season approaches, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds beachgoers and others recreating along the shoreline to share the shore with nesting birds.

• Auerfarm State Park