News Releases

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• 4/10/2019 Opening Day is this Saturday, April 13th

  Opening Day of the trout fishing season is this Saturday, April 13, starting at 6:00 a.m. sharp!

• 4/7/2019 DEEP Reminds Residents to Be Bear Aware

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to take steps to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with black bears.

• 4/3/2019 Grant Funds Available for Marine Pumpout Programs to Protect Waters of Long Island Sound

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that it is seeking grant proposals from owners and operators of public or private marine facilities on Long Island Sound and Candlewood Lake for the installation of a new marine sewage disposal facility (MSDF); facilities with existing MSDFs in need of substantial repairs or upgrades; and from those seeking funding to operate new or existing MSDFs, including pumpout boats and central vacuum pumpout systems which are incorporated within the marina or boatyard dock system.

• 4/2/2019 Seed Celebrations

  Spring is coming and gardens are being planned.

• 3/28/2019 CT DEEP Announces the Great Park Pursuit Family Adventure Kick-off at Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth Saturday, May 11, 2019

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2019 No Child Left Inside® Great Park Pursuit – Connecticut State Parks’ Family Adventure is now open at www.NoChildLeftInside.org.

• 3/19/2019 DEEP Statement on Fire at Silver Sands State Park

  On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at approximately 10:43 p.m., the Milford Fire Department as well as State Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police and other agencies responded to Silver Sands State Park to a report of a structure fire involving three buildings that were under construction.

• 3/19/2019 Completed Draft of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan Released for Public Review and Comment

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the release of the draft Long Island Sound Blue Plan, together with the Long Island Sound Resource and Use Inventory and other supporting documentation.

• 3/6/2019 DEEP Kicks-Off a Comprehensive Review of Connecticut’s Water Quality Standards

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is conducting its triennial review of Connecticut’s Water Quality Standards to determine if revisions are necessary. DEEP is requesting the public’s input regarding the current standards, and recommendations on what to focus on, as part of the 2019 review.

• 3/6/2019 DEEP Working with Marinas and Boaters to Keep Connecticut Waters Clean

  Recreational boaters and marine facility operators in Connecticut continue to demonstrate their strong commitment to clean and healthy waters.

• 2/20/2019 Connecticut State Parks The Skys the Limit 2019 Hiking Challenge

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced a great opportunity to hike 14 of Connecticut State Parks “Supervisor and Staff Picks” and receive a “Sky’s the Limit” hiking staff medallion or pin for your efforts.

• 2/13/2019 DEEP to Host Make Your Own Reusable Bag Workshop

  Looking for an alternative to plastic bags?

• 2/12/2019 Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Nominations for Official State Greenways Designations

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council today announced they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.

• 2/6/2019 Kellogg Brides and Grooms

  Are you a Kellogg bride and groom?

• 2/6/2019 DEEP Announces $1 Million in Grants Available for Water Quality Improvement Projects

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Connecticut has received approximately $1 million in funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that are available for communities, local conservation groups, and other organizations to improve water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams that are not meeting water quality standards. DEEP administers these grants and is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2019.

• 2/6/2019 Felted Wool Class at Kellogg Environmental Center

  Cold nights and snowy days allow for some great time to learn a new skill and craft.