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Support for Urban and Community Forests
Find out how to get support for urban and community forests.
Water Discharge Permits and General Permits
Water Discharge Permits and General Permits
P2 for State and Local Government Agencies
Opportunities for state and local government to reduce and prevent pollution
Information concerning the bottle bill
Nest Boxes and Structures for Wildlife
Fact sheet about Nest Structures for Wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
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Public Comments Received by Governor’s Council on Climate Change
Public comments received by GC3.
Public comments submitted in regards to the Analysis, Data, and metrics working group for the GC3.
Fact sheet about the Eastern bluebird produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.
DEEP Inspection & Enforcement Process
A description of DEEP's hazardous waste inspection and enforcement process.
DEEP Reminds Residents to Be Bear Aware as Bears Increase Activity in the Spring
(HARTFORD)— As black bear activity increases in the spring following winter denning season, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) warns residents to be “bear aware” and to do what they can to protect both their communities and bears by preventing human-bear conflicts. Now that bears are up and about, simple steps to avoid feeding bears--such as taking down birdfeeders--will reduce the likelihood of conflicts that can lead to potential harm for both people and bears.
Bat Appreciation Day at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine
Learn about bats at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, sponsored by the CT DEEP and Department of Economic and Community Development.
Instructions and tips for building and installing nest boxes for Eastern bluebirds.
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.