Today's Events
10:00am - Equitable Modern Grid Webinar
In 2019, PURA issued its framework for an Equitable Modern Grid, where it outlined four overarching goals:
1. Support (or remove barriers to) the growth of Connecticut’s green economy;
2. Enable a cost-effective, economy-wide transition to a decarbonized future;
3. Enhance customers access to a more resilient, reliable, and secure commodity; and
4. Advance the ongoing energy affordability dialogue in the State, particularly in underserved communities.
This webinar explores the status of Connecticut's grid modernization efforts using data from PURA's Annual Report and Clean Energy Report. Join us to learn more about the state's evolving energy landscape!
12:30pm - Tour of WINDEA Offshore Crew Transfer & HeliService Demonstration
The Connecticut Wind Collaborative invites you to a tour of the WINDEA Offshore Crew Transfer Vessel & HeliService Demonstration.
2:00pm - Visit Camels Reef - A Living Shoreline (Reef Ball) Site Visit at Conn College
Join Professor Maria Rosa from Connecticut College and Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve Stewardship Coordinator Dr. Jason Krumholz for a site visit and discussion at the “Camel’s Reef” Living Shoreline adjacent to Connecticut College’s arboretum. This one hour program will include a tour of the site and explanation of the project’s history and future directions, as well as a discussion of how living shorelines and “Reef Ball” artificial reefs fit into our restoration and coastal resilience toolbox.
Grant Highlights
DEEP Climate Resilience Fund - Submit comments by 11/8!
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the expansion of its Climate Resilience Fund (DCRF) to help communities better access federal funding for climate resilience projects. DEEP is requesting feedback on the new framework, including a newly established revolving loan fund to support infrastructure repairs and resiliency projects in response to extreme weather events. Public input will help shape the next round of funding, which will support both project planning and construction.
Two virtual public meetings will be held on October 24 and 30, with written comments due by November 8. This initiative was announced during a tour of the Meriden Green resilience project as part of the State's Sustainability and Resiliency Week.
The expanded program includes deployment funding for projects like stormwater parks, resilience hubs, microgrids, and habitat restoration. DEEP aims to maximize federal grant opportunities while reducing the financial burden on local communities. To learn more, please refer to the
Notice of Public Meeting and Request for Information.
2024 Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants - Applications close 11/1!
The CT Land Conservation Council is now accepting applications for land trusts to fund climate-smart land stewardship practices. This program, funded by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, aims to increase the number of acres in Connecticut managed with climate-smart strategies, such as carbon sequestration, pollinator habitats, and riparian buffers. Grants are available in two categories: Planning Grants (up to $8,000) for early-stage project development and Implementation Grants (up to $50,000) for on-theground project activities. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines on March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, 2024. Priority is given to projects in Environmental Justice communities. Interested applicants should visit CLCC’s website or contact Ricky Bentley at rbentley@ctconservation.org for more information and guidance.
Organization Highlights
National Preparedness Month
The CT Department of Health (DPH) wants to remind residents how important it is that we build a community that is more prepared and resilient in the face of more frequent and severe disasters that we have seen in the last few years.
Personal Preparedness starts with family and loved ones, who can take simple steps in advance of disasters to be prepared, including the following three steps:
- Make a Plan. Everyone has unique needs. There are several factors that can affect the steps you need to take to prepare yourself and those you care for. Whether you care for pets, have children, have a medical condition or a disability, it is important to know what your family will need to stay safe.
Get to know your neighbors because they, along with your family and friends, can be a support network before, during and after a disaster by providing emotional and practical support.
- Gather Supplies. Once you’ve assessed your needs, you can plan for what you’d do, where you’d go and what to bring if a disaster strikes. Your emergency supply kit should include items that meet your individual needs.
- Get Informed. Different emergencies can impact you and your family in different ways. Be informed about weather alerts and warnings, and other disasters that can impact you and your loved ones. Being aware before, during and after a disaster helps you to make informed decisions.
Sign up for Connecticut State Alerts at ctalert.gov. Download a copy of the Personal Preparedness Guide or ask your local health department for a hard copy that you can provide to family and neighbors.
CT Dept. Of Public Health Office of Climate and Health
Climate change is one of the most pressing public health problems of the 21st century. In the last year alone, Connecticut residents have experienced climate-related health risks from wildfire smoke, devastating flooding, more frequent and severe heat, and an increase in vector-borne disease from mosquitoes, ticks, and bacteria. The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) understands that this is a critical time for building climate and health resiliency. In the Office of Climate and Health (OCH) we are operating with an “all-hands” attitude, undertaking vital work in collaboration with other state agencies, local health departments and districts, academic partners, and communities to ensure the health and safety of all Connecticut residents in the face of a changing climate.
Want to get involved?
Contact us! Whether you are interested in joining our current work or if you would like to connect with someone from the Office of Climate and Health, please contact us at DPH.Climate@ct.gov.
Check out our website! Follow along for updates and announcements at: www.ct.gov/climateandhealth
Support our work as a CDC Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) grant recipient
Join the Climate and Health Equity Coalition! The Coalition provides strategic, technical, and evaluation advice on all aspects of BRACE work, including health equity considerations. Members represent the breadth and depth of climate and health expertise within the state, from state agencies, health care professionals, community advocates, and beyond. We meet quarterly and our next meeting is scheduled for: October 16th. We will then reconvene on January 15, 2025.
Attend the next Connecticut Symposium on Climate Change and Health. Each year, DPH and our partners at the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health (YCCCH) work together to convene our statewide climate and health community, coming together to share the latest research and evidence on how climate change is impacting health in Connecticut and to discuss best practices on building resilience. This year, we had 170 participants join us virtually. Our sights are set for an even larger event next year. Details on the date, in-person venue, and agenda will be released in early 2025, but please be on the lookout for a Save the Date for early March 2025.
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