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• Rivers and Streams

  Connecticuts rivers and streams

• CHEAPR - New Eligible Vehicles

  A list of all new eligible electric vehicles under the CHEAPR program.

• Commissioner Declarations

  Read the Commissioner's Declarations that influence fisheries regulations.

• Green Remediation

  Greener cleanups can minimize the carbon footprint of site remediation by reducing the impact to energy, water and natural resources. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection encourages the use of green and sustainable remediation practices in conducting site investigation and cleanup.

• Clean Water Act Accomplishments

  A chronology of the Clean Water Act in Connecticut.

• 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.

• Cyanobacteria Blooms

  Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Connecticut.  These microscopic organisms often go unnoticed and cause no harm.  However, excessive nutrient pollution and climate change are causing waterbodies to experience more frequent nuisance cyanobacteria blooms that may produce and release toxins.  When cyanobacteria blooms release toxins, people and animals using the water body for recreation can have health effects.  It is important to note that not all algal blooms are harmful algae blooms (HABs), however it is not possible to determine the level of toxins in the water without a more detailed evaluation. Out of precaution it is best to avoid direct contact with water experiencing a bloom.  When in doubt, stay out!   

• Emergency Action Plans

• Air SIP Revisions & Other State Plans for Control of Air Pollution

  These tables provide details on the status of recent DEEP State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions and other State Air Quality Plans

• Corrective Action and Financial Assurance

  Information about RCRA Corrective Action and Financial Assurance Requirements in Connecticut.

• Requirements for Manufacturers

  Who is a Manufacturer? The law is very specific in its definition of "manufacturer".

• Reuse Main Page

  REUSE is any activity that lengthens the life of an item, such as using a washable mug instead of a disposable one.

• CSWSP RFP - Facility Permit Info

  Permit information for the solid waste facilities associated with the Connecticut Solid Waste System Project (CSWSP).

• Mansfield Middle School Composting Grant - Final Report

  Information about a composting grant project carried out at Mansfield High School in Mansfield, CT.

• Solid Waste & Recycling Hauler Resources

  resources for the hauler community that can be used to better understand Connecticut’s general and hauler/collector-specific recycling requirements, including hauler reporting forms, sample letters, links to other best practices and technical assistance resources.