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(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is providing more information about its role in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (the Army Corps) ongoing, multi-year project to control Hydrilla, an aggressive invasive aquatic plant, in the Connecticut River and other water bodies in the state.
2025 GreenerGov Awards Honor State Government Leadership in Sustainability Efforts
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) hosted the annual GreenerGov Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 31 at the State Capitol. The event celebrates the exceptional efforts of State Agency staff and agency Senior Sustainability Officers (SSOs) in reducing state government environmental impact and advancing Connecticut’s climate and sustainability goals.
Forest Practices Act and Tree Laws
Forest Practices Act and Tree Laws
DEEP Announces RFI and Informational Meeting on Affordable Multifamily Revolving Loan Program
DEEP Notifies Municipalities of Snow Removal and Disposal Guidance
(HARTFORD)- Today, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes notified governmental entities that DEEP is providing additional flexibility for municipalities and other government entities to utilize in-water snow disposal options. Due to the extraordinary winter conditions being experienced across the state resulting from the ongoing blizzard, DEEP is offering this flexibility to governmental entities including towns and state agencies to ease snow disposal challenges that may pose a threat to public safety. This additional flexibility will allow towns to more easily clear road access for emergency vehicles, and will prevent negative impacts from blocked drainage infrastructure, like localized flooding.
DEEP Announces Opening Days of Fall Turkey, Pheasant, and Small Game Hunting Seasons
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Opening Days of the fall hunting seasons
Black Bear Agricultural Damage
Program for dealing with damage to crops, livestock, and apiaries caused by black bears.
(HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the University of Connecticut (UConn), other partner organizations, and members of the state’s Congressional delegation applauded the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s announcement today that a network of state-owned properties in Lyme, Old Lyme and Groton, CT and portions of the surrounding waters has been designated as the nation’s 30th National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR).
DEEP Urges Water Safety Ahead of Record-Breaking Temperatures Expected This Weekend
(HARTFORD, CT) – With record-breaking temperatures this weekend, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) urges all residents and visitors getting in or on the water this weekend to prioritize water safety.
Ongoing Multi-Agency Response to Putnam Oil Spill
(HARTFORD)— A multi-agency response and investigation into an oil spill in Putnam that was reported on March 21 remains ongoing.
DEEP Alerts Residents and Visitors of Elevated Wildfire Risk this Weekend
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today reminds residents and visitors that forest fire danger levels are elevated from “High” to “Extreme” throughout Connecticut and are expected to remain elevated throughout the upcoming weekend due to ongoing drought conditions. The danger will remain “High” or above until there is significant rain.
DEEP Reports Die-off in Local White-tailed Deer Herd
(HARTFORD, CT) –The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that hemorrhagic disease was recently confirmed in white-tailed deer for the third year since it was first documented in our state in 2017. The first positive case of 2022 came from a deer found in Goshen. A second positive deer was found on a property in Kent where an additional five deer have been found dead. The third positive case was from a property in East Haddam where an additional three deer have been found dead. Reports to DEEP of dead deer in multiple other towns, mainly in the northwest and southeast of the state, fit the description of animals affected by the disease.
Osborne Homestead Museum Reopens May 7th For 38th Season
(HARTFORD)– The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby will reopen for its 38th season on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.
Climate Change
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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
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