Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

DEEP is continuing to carry out its mission and provide services while keeping both the public and our workforce safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the latest updates on DEEP's response to COVID-19. DEEP COVID-19 Response

Living on the Shore

Living on the Shore: Rights and Opportunities Living on the Shore

Public Trust Fact Sheet - What are the public's rights along Connecticut's shore?

Coastal Permitting

Residential Dock Guidelines

Connecticut Beaches and Dunes: A Hazard Guide for Coastal Property Owners (CT Sea Grant)

Clean Boating Information


Content Last Updated March 5, 2020