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• Connecticut Celebrates Bat Week From Oct 24-31

  (HARTFORD, CT) –The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)celebrates Bat Week starting on October 24, as part of an international conservation awareness effort focused on the week prior to Halloween. Across Connecticut, bats are on the move; three species of tree bats are moving south for the winter, while the six cave bat species are moving shorter distances where they will spend the winter hibernating underground.

• DEEP Urges Limited Outdoor Exposure and Water Safety As Heat Wave Continues This Weekend

  (HARTFORD, CT) – With high temperatures continuing this weekend, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) urges all residents and visitors to limit outdoor exertion and prolonged sun exposure, and for anyone considering getting in or on the water this weekend to prioritize water safety.

• DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Connecticut to Coincide with Heat Wave Beginning this Wednesday

  (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting high temperatures to reach the mid to upper 90s on Wednesday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels across coastal Connecticut. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for parts of Connecticut on July 20, 2022 and could continue into the rest of the week.

• DEEP Reminds Residents To Be Bear Aware

  (HARTFORD)—Early spring is the time of year in which black bear activity increases as bears come out of their winter period of rest. As such, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to take steps to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with bears.

• DEEP Announces Availability of $4 Million in VW Settlement Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

  (HARTFORD)— The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that up to $4 million is being made available for public and private entities to purchase and install light-duty Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). This funding is part of DEEP’s Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program to reduce transportation related air pollution from light duty gasoline and diesel vehicles, funded through a 2018 settlement between the federal Environmental Protection Agency and Volkswagen for violations of the Clean Air Act.

• DEEP Announces 2022 Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge

  (HARTFORD)— Are you ready for an outdoor adventure exploring CT State Parks? Curious to discover some best kept secrets and build your awareness of CT’s history, nature, or landscapes? The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) State Parks and Public Outreach Division is thrilled to announce this year’s The Sky’s The Limit (“STL”) Hiking Challenge!

• 2022 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 27

  (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding hunters and other outdoor users that the 42nd Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 27 through May 28. All hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to recreate responsibly as more people are using public lands where hunting may be occurring.

• DEEP Announces More than 1M in Fed Grant Funds Available for Clean Vehicle and Equipment Projects

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the availability of up to $1,188,612 in federal funds for grants to local and state governments, as well as businesses and organizations, who want to replace large, older diesel engines and equipment with electric vehicle equivalents or newer, cleaner-burning engines.

• Fourth-of-July Weekend Beach Visitors Asked to “Fish, Swim, and Play from 50 Yards Away” of Bird Nesting Areas

  (HARTFORD)- Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is asking the public to help protect birds that nest in coastal areas by staying at least 50 yards away from places where large concentrations of birds are gathered and avoiding areas that are roped off or marked with signs designating nesting locations.

• DEEP to Host 16th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival Feb. 5

  (HARTFORD, CT) - Grab your winter gear, bundle up your children and join us for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s No Child Left Inside® 16th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington. A full range of fun, outdoor winter activities for the entire family will be happening on Saturday, February 5, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is a partnership between DEEP’s No Child Left Inside® and Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) programs plus the City of Torrington.

• DEEP Now Accepting All-Terrain Wheelchair Reservations for Seasonal Use Starting on June 6

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is making improvements to its all-terrain wheelchair program, which is available in seven Connecticut State Park and Forest locations. Improvements include enhanced access, new trails added, barrier removals, as well as a streamlined reservation process.

• Body Recovered from Stillwater Pond in Torrington May 1

  (HARTFORD)— DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) responded Friday night around 7:30 p.m. to a Torrington Police Department report of a body recovered by the Torrington Fire Department from Stillwater Pond, Torrington. The body recovered was an adult male, identified as Stewart Rushlow, 65, of Torrington. DEEP EnCon Police are investigating. The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. There is no apparent criminal aspect at this time.

• DEEP Responds to Boating-Related Fatality in Stamford Harbor May 3

  (HARTFORD)— DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police, along with Stamford Police and Fire, responded to a boating-related incident Sunday, May 3, around 3 p.m. in Stamford harbor. An adult male fell off his vessel while trying to tie off to his mooring in Stamford Harbor. The man was recovered from the water. Life-saving efforts were performed while he was being transported to a local area hospital, but the man was pronounced deceased. The man was identified as Frederick Bannerot, 67, of Norwalk, CT. The State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. EnCon Police are investigating. There is no apparent criminal aspect at this time. DEEP shares its condolences with the family and friends of Mr. Bannerot.

• DEEP Prepares for Spring Season at State Parks

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is in the midst of Spring preparations taking place at Connecticut State Parks and Forests. As warmer weather and longer days approach, visitation traditionally increases across the state’s outdoor recreation areas.

• DEEP Announces Recipients of Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant for Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Habitat Restoration

  (HARTFORD) —The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the recipients of the newly created Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program. A total of over $7.8 million has been awarded to eighteen Connecticut municipalities and non-profits focused on improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and improving fish passage.