Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
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Warmouths can be distinguished from other sunfishes by feeling for the patch of small teeth on the tongue.
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Apparently during Colonial times, “hogchokers” fed to pigs proved difficult to swallow.
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Striped mullet support important commercial fisheries in Southern states. Smaller fish are sold as bait.
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Four native stickleback species are found predominantly in marine and sometimes fresh waters of Connecticut. The males build and guard nests made out of aquatic vegetation, and they become darker and/or more brightly colored during the spawning season.
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Connecticut Coastal Boater Endorsement Program
Boaters desiring to travel in coastal waters should seek advanced courses in navigation. Boaters should be confident in their vessel and their handling skills.
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Frequently asked questions about obtaining a boating certificate.
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How to get a certificate to operate
How to get a certificate to operate a vessel or personal watercraft, jet ski, sea doo, wave runner
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The CT DEEP owns and/or operates over 110 boat launches statewide on ponds, lakes, rivers and Long Island Sound.
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Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are invading coastal and inland waters. More than 50 non-native and 40 species that may not be native have been identified in Long Island Sound. Boaters can unwittingly play a role in spreading ANS.
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Long Island Sound is home to seals, sea turtles and migrating shore birds and is occasionally visited by dolphins, porpoises and whales. It is important to enjoy wildlife from a distance.
