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Find recipes and tips for cooking with wild game.
Waterfowl Hunter Water Survival Tips
Take precautions to avoid water accidents and drownings while hunting waterfowl.
Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl
Learn about concerns regarding avian influenza and contaminants in waterfowl.
Learn about areas where you can hunt for waterfowl.
Dealing with Distressed Wildlife
Information about dealing with sick, injured, or distressed wildlife.
Effective January 1, 2020-An Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp fee will be collected from any person who registers a vessel or renews a vessel registration in Connecticut. Boaters with out of state registrations who boat on Connecticut inland waters will also be required to pay an AIS fee
CVA Frequently Asked Questions
Clean Vessel Act Frequently Asked Questions
The Clean Water Act prohibits discharge of untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.
DEEP Coordinates Deployment of 20-Person Wildland Fire Crew to Support Alaskan Wildfire Efforts
(HARTFORD) –Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Forestry Division coordinated the mobilization of a 20-person wildland firefighting crew to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Alaska.
Hunter Highlights is your best up-to-date information on hunting in Connecticut.
Connecticut Department of Transportation, Greenwich
Notice of tentative determination to approve an application submitted by Connecticut Department of Transportation for proposed activity will affect wetlands, watercourses, and floodplains with Greenwich Creek. Written comments due by April 4, 2025.
During the fishing season, DEEP Fisheries staff conduct in-person interviews with anglers returning to marinas, boat ramps, beaches, fishing piers, and other publicly accessible fishing sites.
The Remediation Division and LUST Coordination Program are now accepting specific types of documents electronically , while other documents require the Hardcopy Document Transmittal Form.
Anti-Idling - Connecticut Schools
Connecticut continues its effort to reduce unnecessary idling and increase awareness of the adverse effects of idling on public health and the environment. Children are particulary vulnerable to diesel exhaust emissions and Connecticut has focused on reducing diesel school bus emissions at schools. Learn more about anti-idling efforts at Connecticut schools.
Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance
The Sustainable Materials Management program at DEEP is committed to providing technical assistance and support to municipalities and regions on reducing waste, saving money, and increasing recycling.