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• Reservations Full for Squantz Pond State Park on July 4th - No Additional Reservations Available

  (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that reservations for Squantz Pond State Park are full for July 4th. Only those with reservations will be permitted to enter the park – those who do not have a reservation will not be permitted to enter the park and are encouraged to visit ctparks.com to make plans to visit alternate locations, including Sherwood Island State Park.

• State's Latest Climate Report Card Shows Need to Accelerate Emissions Reductions to Meet 2030 Target

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) published its latest Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Emissions Inventory, the most comprehensive accounting of the state’s air pollution that contributes to climate change. In tracking progress toward the state’s statutory GHG emissions reduction targets, the report’s preliminary data shows that emissions increased in 2022 for a second consecutive year.

• DEEP Warns of Extreme Fire Danger in Connecticut

  (Hartford, CT) — Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) instituted a ban on the use of outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors in all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas due to statewide severe fire weather conditions and the ongoing Hawthorne Fire on Lamentation Mountain that is affecting Berlin, Meriden, and surrounding areas. This ban follows Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency across Connecticut yesterday. The Governor’s declaration mobilizes all state resources to address active and potential wildfires and enforce precautionary measures to protect residents, property, and natural resources.

• DEEP Announces Recipients of Fourth Annual Round of Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Control

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the recipients of the fourth round of grant funding through the Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program, with a total of $545,000 going to 13 projects to reduce impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters in Connecticut.

• DEEP Launches Cold Water Safety Campaign

  (HARTFORD) – After such a long and cold winter, Connecticut’s boaters will be excited to cast off at the first signs of spring and enjoy time on the water. While early spring warm temperatures motivate boaters to get out on lakes, rivers, and Long Island Sound, it is important to remember that even though the air may be warm, water temperatures will remain dangerously cold for much of the spring. Regardless of vessel type or waterbody, an unexpected fall into the water can quickly become very serious.

• DEEP Issues Request for Proposals for Concession Operation and Management Services at Bantam Lake State Boat Launch and Marina

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for concession operation/management services at the Bantam Lake State Boat Launch and Marina for recreational uses that include boating, fishing, boat launching and retrieval, and car-top/trailer parking. The concessionaire also will be responsible for managing the approximately sixty-slip, on-site marina.

• 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.

• DEEP Announces the Immediate Closure of West Rock Ridge Cliff Face Due to Nesting Peregrine Falcons

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that effective immediately, a section of the West Rock Ridge cliff face at West Rock Ridge State Park in New Haven will be closed for purposes of recreation safety and the protection of state-threatened peregrine falcons.

• John A Minetto State Park

• 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. 

• Bat Appreciation Day to Be Held at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine Sept. 10

  (HARTFORD)—Join the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for a celebration of bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will help raise awareness about the story of one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites and its importance to the conservation of endangered species.

• DEEP Reminds Visitors to State Parks this Weekend to Plan Ahead, Arrive Early, and Have a Back-up Plan

  (HARTFORD)—Ahead of the July 4th Weekend, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut State Police, and municipal leaders remind visitors to state parks and boat launches to plan ahead, arrive early, and have a back-up plan in mind in case the location of your choice is full and closed to new visitors upon arrival.

• Governor Lamont Announces $15 Million in Available Funding To Support Clean Air Projects

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is making available $15 million dollars from the national legal settlement in the Volkswagen (VW) Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund clean air projects in the state.

• New Climate Progress Report Shows that State Programs are Helping to Reduce Emissions, Improve Environmental Quality, and Lower Costs

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released its latest report of the state’s progress under the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). The Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the legislature, highlights how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while delivering real benefits for residents and businesses—lower energy costs, cleaner air, and stronger, more resilient communities.

• Haley Farm State Park