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Storm Update: State Park Closures
There is extensive storm damage to a number of Connecticut State Parks and Forests throughout the most affected areas of the state.
CAES and DEEP Anticipate Another Spring of Heavy Gypsy Moth Defoliation
Connecticut’s Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) cautioned residents today to anticipate a heavy presence of gypsy moth caterpillars this spring along with significant defoliation of hardwood trees.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that a public information meeting or “open house” is scheduled from 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, downstairs at the Morris Town Hall located at 3 East Street, Morris.
Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police to Launch Operation Dry Water
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) will be increasing their on-water enforcement targeting boaters under the influence as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign taking place July 5 - July 7.
Governor Lamont Orders Formation of Working Group to Examine Issues Concerning PFAS
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing several state agencies, led by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health, to immediately convene a working group to examine issues related to the chemical PFAS. Used in firefighting foam, studies have linked PFAS, a class of thousands of chemicals involving perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, to potentially cause dangerous health problems.
DEEP Announces Completed State Fire Assistance Dry Hydrant Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Division of Forestry today announces that nine fire departments have completed the installation of dry hydrants funded in part by State Fire Assistance funds.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce a NEW Aquifer Protection Area Program Technical Training Course.
Officers with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation (Encon) Police on Sunday arrested Matthew Graillat, 32, of East Haddam, on charges of Threatening in the First Degree and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree following an incident on July 5th on the Connecticut River in East Haddam in which witnesses reported that he pointed a firearm towards other boaters.
Additional Tour of Seaside State Park Historic Buildings Offered for Prospective Bidders
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is offering a tour of four historic buildings at Seaside State Park, located at 36 Shore Rd, Waterford, for prospective proposers on Wednesday, June 6 at 11 am.
Bird in Hand Banding Demonstration
2018 is the Year of the Bird!
Become a FeederWatcher for the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby
Know the difference between American goldfinch and yellow warbler?
Boy Scouts: Webelos and Merit Badge Days at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hosts several badge day programs for both Webelos and Boy Scout levels at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reunion On Sunday October 8 in Stafford Springs
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the 8th Annual CT Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reunion will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 at the CT CCC Museum on 166 Chestnut Hill Rd. (Rt. 190), Stafford Springs.
Natural Diversity Data Base and Environmental Reviews
DEEP performs hundreds of environmental reviews each year to determine the impact of development projects on state-listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.