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Archive of Water Quality Standards Documents
This archive contains copies of Water Quality Standards which were previously adopted in Connecticut.
The Connecticut TMDL Program works to develop water quality plans for protection and restoration.
Aquatic Life Impacts of Phosphorus Research
The CT DEEP Monitoring Group is engaged in several efforts to study the effects of phosphorus in water bodies. This webpage provides information on the monitoring efforts, results and analysis conducted by the Monitoring Program. These efforts include recommendations by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering report ‘Methods to Measure Phosphorus and Make Future Projections’ developed as part of Public Act 12-155, An Act Concerning Phosphorus Reductions in State Waters.
This guidance was developed for landowners, industrial, commercial and residential property managers; charities, religious, civic and fraternal groups and organizations, public and private schools and educational institutions, municipal officials, and other interested parties regarding fund raising vehicle wash events and effective water pollution control.
Canada Goose Agricultural Damage Control
Information about obtaining a permit for controlling Canada geese causing agricultural damage.
Addressing conflicts with coyotes.
Fishing Line Recycling Locations
Find fishing line recycling stations at inland and coastal sites around the state.
Learn about the bald eagle, as well as conservation efforts and projects.
Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.
They were first observed in Connecticut in the early 1980s at a few disjunct sites in the lower Housatonic and upper Quinebaug River drainages. Populations are expanding in both of these drainages, and individuals have recently been discovered in the Connecticut River drainage as well.
Climate News, Events, and Press Releases
Climate News, Events, & Press Releases
International Climate Change Initiatives
International Climate Change Initiatives
National Climate Change Regulations & Resources
Climate change regulations and resources at the national level
Reducing Business/Fleet Transportation Emissions
Businesses and fleet operators can reduce transportation emissions and there are numerous benefits in doing so.
There are significant opportunities for cost-saving energy efficiency measures in most commercial and industrial buildings here in Connecticut.