Climate Change
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CT DEEP Forestry Division's homepage. Information about forestry and forest management in Connecticut.
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On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) with a $62.45 million grant under its Solar for All initiative, including $400,000 of in kind services from EPA in the form of technical assistance. Project SunBridge will focus on increasing access to storage and solar for multi-family affordable housing.
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Creating a Connecticut Food Waste Prevention and Food Recovery Roadmap
DEEP is creating a Connecticut roadmap for food waste prevention and food recovery with assistance from an Environmental Defense Fund/ReFED Climate Fellow.
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Statewide Weatherization Barrier Remediation Program Operator
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Environmental Protection Begins With You
Protecting our environment is everyone's responsibility. Learn about steps you can take.
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The actions we take on a daily basis can impact Connecticut forests and their ability to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
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Stormwater is water resulting from rain or snowmelt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways and parking lots. Stormwater results in significant pollution to surface water affecting primary contact recreation such as swimming and aquatic life use support. DEEP is working to engage stakeholders to prevent the introduction of pollutants into stormwater through its Non Point Source Pollution Management and Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programs.
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Guidance for municipalities to meet their obligations under the residential E-Waste Recycling Law
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Lead Bullet Fragments in Wild Game
Information about possible lead contamination of wild game meat.
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.