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Sources of Information Fact Sheet
Sources of Information Fact Sheet
Reducing and Preventing Releases of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam
One of the key pollution prevention recommendations in the State’s PFAS Action Plan was to discontinue use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam where possible. This page describes requirements of the 2021 Act Concerning the Use of Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Class B Firefighting Foam, which includes efforts to develop a 'take back' program to recover PFAS-containing firefighting foam from municipalities, to identify PFAS-free foam replacements, and to develop guidance for decontaminating fire apparatus that previously contained PFAS-containing foam.
Ban on the Sale or Distribution of Specific Mercury-added Products
Emergency and Non-Emergency EUR Releases
Provides information on obtaining Emergency and Non-Emergency Releases from Environmental Land Use Restrictions and Notices of Activity and Use Limitation.
Fish Tissue Contaminant Monitoring
Monitoring of toxic contaminants in tissues of fish and invertebrates has been conducted by DEEP in partnership with the CT Department of Public Health (DPH) since the late 1970s. Efforts have historically included analysis of levels of mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). More recent work has sought to study new contaminants of emerging concern, such as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).
Oak Shelterwood Establishment Harvest
Before and after photographs of an oak shelterwood establishment harvest implemented by CT DEEP Division of Forestry to diversify forest age structure and regenerate an oak-dominated forest type.
Air Emissions - Title V Operating Permit Fact Sheet
Air Emissions - Title V Operating Permit Fact Sheet
Young Forest Habitat Initiative
An effort to create and maintain habitat for wildlife dependent on young forests and shrublands.
Examples of Stewardship Permits Issued
List of Stewardship Permits issued for RCRA sites in Connecticut.
Ulbrich Heights Community Geothermal Project
Information on the Ulbrich Heights Community Geothermal Project in Wallingford, CT. The project is funded by an award from is funded by U.S. Department of Energy as part of the Community Geothermal Heating and Cooling Design and Deployment Grant Program.
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.
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.