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Letterboxing Clues for Nassahegon State Forest
Take a letterbox hike in Nassahegon State Forest.
Prefer backwaters and slow-moving areas of larger rivers and streams as well as lakes and ponds. They appear to be more tolerant of brackish water than channel catfish.
Black bullheads are very difficult to distinguish from brown bullheads. It is unclear whether the few individuals reported in Connecticut represent self-sustaining populations.
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.
Prepare ahead. Know this about large vessels. Safe Boating Education.
Teak has been used in shipbuilding for thousands of years because it doesn’t rot, it’s more dimensionally stable than most woods, and it requires minimal care.
Engine, Battery Maintenance, Fueling
According to the EPA, as much as 30% of the fuel and oil contained in a standard two-stroke outboard engine may be discharged unburned into the air along with the exhaust.
Remember recycling extends the life of landfills, pollutes less than incineration, saves you money, and saves natural resources energy.
Manually Propelled Vessel Safety
Manually propelled safety information.
This pictorial guide contains interesting and useful information about all of Connecticut's fascinating freshwater fishes.
Connecticut Forest Resource Plan
Contacting the Forestry Division
Contact information for the CT Division of Forestry.
CT State Lands Firewood Program
The Clues to Letterbox Sites on Connecticut's State Forests
CT Forestry - Letterbox Site Clues for Connecticut State Forests
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.