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• DEEP Reminds Boaters that Paddlers are Required to Wear Life Jackets Starting October 1

  (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds boaters that state law requires anyone operating a canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or other manually-propelled vessel between October 1 and May 31 must wear a personal floatation device (PFD).

• Field Trial Dates

  Listing of scheduled field trial events.

• Connecticut Greenways Council

• Governor Lamont Signs Agreement Giving Connecticut Oversight of Radioactive Materials in Research, Manufacturing, and Healthcare

  (HARTFORD) – Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman David Wright today signed an agreement making Connecticut the federal agency’s 40th “Agreement State,” giving the State of Connecticut oversight over the handling of radioactive materials used by more than 100 Connecticut businesses in the research, manufacturing, and healthcare fields.

• Problems with Canada Geese

  Addressing conflicts with Canada geese.

• General Urban Forestry Information

  Overview of the benefits of urban forestry, the benefits of trees, and DEEP's urban forestry program.

• CT Wastewater Operator Certification for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities

  CT Wastewater Operator Certification Information

• DEEP Announces Increased Incentive Levels For CHEAPR Program Effective October 1st

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the standard incentive level for the popular Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program will be changing effective October 1, 2025. The CHEAPR program offers incentives to Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership or original equipment manufacturer.

• Material Exchanges

  Donating and buying reusable goods not only helps protect the environment, it also helps your local economy.

• Composting and Organics Recycling

  Organic materials that are source-separated from the trash are highly recyclable and should be thought of as a resource, not a waste.

• Webinars & Events

• DEEP Requests Proposals for Recreational Trails Grants

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grants awarded will be funded by a potential allocation of state bond funds in fiscal year 2026, authorized by CGS 23-103, as amended by PA 25-174, and may be limited by the actual amount allocated. An informational webinar will be offered October 16, and applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025.

• Connecticut Recreational Trails Funding

• Forest Fire Prevention Tips

  The majority of wildfires in Connecticut are human-caused by improper burning of debris, arson, campfires, discarded wood ashes, and equipment.

• Forest Protection Contacts

  Information on Forest Protection staff and program.