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Aquifer Protection Area Program for business and industry in Connecticut.
1997 - Environmental Compliance in CT
DEEP strives to achieve the highest level of environmental protection by use of regulatory controls together with financial, regulatory and technical compliance.
The DEEP continues to use a broad range of regulatory, permitting, assistance and enforcement tools to maximize protection of public health and the environment, maintain a strong, credible enforcement presence and to minimize potential impacts that regulated activities can have on the environment. The enforcement and/or compliance tools the Department employs include inspections, data tracking and monitoring, compliance assistance, and administrative enforcement.
The Enforcement Policies provide the list of policies available to the DEEP associated with the agency's enforcement activities.
Shore Fishing in Coastal State Parks
Find shore fishing opportunities in Connecticut's beautiful state parks!
Environmental Use Restrictions
An Environmental Use Restriction (EUR) is used to minimize the risk of human exposure to pollutants and hazards to the environment by preventing specific uses or activities at a property or a portion of a property.
Everything you need to know about hunting and trapping in Connecticut.
Green building encourages home purchases of existing structures which are convenient to public transportation, work, shopping, and other services.
Stormwater and its effects on water quality.
Boating Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about boating in Connecticut.
Information about shoreline protection
Find answers to questions frequently asked about coastal permitting.
Coastal Jurisdiction Line Technical Report
Explains the protocol for determining the coastal jurisdiction line.
All actions conducted by State or Federal agencies must be consistent with the policies of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
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.