News Releases

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• 11/4/2021 DEEP Announces Availability of New Funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects

  (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is announcing the availability of up to $767,000 in new funds for the reduction of diesel emissions in our state. DEEP is seeking grant proposals from municipalities, organizations, and businesses for diesel emissions reduction projects that are environmentally and economically beneficial, can be initiated promptly, and will be completed quickly.

• 12/13/2021 DEEP Advises Residents To Be Responsible and Respectful When Observing Wildlife in Winter

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents that winter can be a stressful time for wildlife, especially for migrating and overwintering birds, including the ever-popular snowy owl.

• 8/12/2021 MEDIA AVAILABILITY - Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew Members Returning from Western Deployment

  (HARTFORD)—Five members of the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew who have been deployed in western states fighting wildfires are returning from deployment to DEEP’s Eastern District Headquarters this evening, around 5:30 p.m.

• 6/17/2021 DEEP, CFPA Announce Master Woodland Manager Program

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forestry Division and the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), in collaboration with UConn Cooperative Extension, are thrilled to announce the Connecticut Master Woodland Manager Program (MWM), a year-long program consisting of online and field study that provides woodland owners and managers with the knowledge and skills that they need to make the right decisions for their woodland.

• 7/22/2021 Regional Wildlife Science Entity Launched to Research and Monitor Effects of Offshore Wind Development on Wildlife, Ecosystems

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Regional Wildlife Science Entity (RWSE), a collaborative partnership that will research and monitor effects of offshore wind (OSW) energy development on wildlife and ecosystems and inform OSW deployment practices.

• 11/19/2021 DEEP Accepting Proposals for Grants to Address Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Until Dec. 22

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for grants to address nonpoint sources of pollution to Connecticut’s waterways under DEEP’s 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program.

• 12/8/2021 DEEP Announces Availability of Grants for Aquatic Invasive Species Control on Lakes, Ponds and Rivers

  (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the availability of funding for projects to reduce impacts of aquatic invasive species on inland waters of Connecticut.

• 5/27/2021 Gillette Castle to Reopen for Tours Starting May 29

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that, for the first time in 524 days, the interior of Gillette Castle will open to the public for tours.

• 5/28/2021 Share the Shore with Nesting Birds

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that Charles Island in Milford and Duck Island in Westbrook will be closed to the public from now through September 9, 2021, to prevent disturbances to nesting birds. Both islands have been designated by DEEP as Natural Area Preserves, primarily due to their importance as nesting habitats for several state-listed birds, including snowy egrets and great egrets (state threatened species), glossy ibis, and little blue herons (state special concern). The two islands also have been designated as Important Bird Areas by Audubon Connecticut.

• 5/28/2021 DEEP Announces the Great Outdoor Pursuit 2021

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that registration for the No Child Left Inside® Great Outdoor Pursuit 2021 – Connecticut State Parks’ Family Adventure, will open on 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at www.NoChildLeftInside.org. Get outside with the family for some healthy fun, exercise, and to make memories together.

• 4/23/2021 Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Introduced in the U.S. Congress

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and our Conservation Partners applaud the introduction of the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) in the U.S. Congress yesterday.

• 9/23/2021 Regional Emergency Preparedness Exercise To Be Held in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner Sept. 25

• 8/4/2021 DEEP Removes Abandoned Barges in New Haven as Risks to Environment and Navigation

  (NEW HAVEN) – This month, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, coordinating with federal, local, and commercial partners, facilitated the removal of two derelict barges posing a navigational and environmental threat to the waters and mariners around New Haven.

• 5/5/2021 DEEP Accepting Grant Proposals for Clean Vessel Act program for 2022 Boating Season

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting competitive grant proposals for the federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) program for the 2022 boating season.

• 10/13/2021 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP Natural Diversity Database Program Officials to Meet NatureServe Network Van Tour in West Rock Ridge State Park Oct. 14

  (HARTFORD)— Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Natural Diversity Database officials will meet with NatureServe CEO and President, Sean O’Brien, who will be visiting West Rock Ridge State Park as part of its Network Van Tour, an expedition that highlights how scientific data are used to permanently conserve biodiversity.