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• 10/27/2021 DEEP and UConn CIRCA Partner to Develop Mapping Tool for Environmental Justice Communities

  (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) are partnering on the development of an “Environmental Justice (EJ) Mapping Tool” to identify vulnerable populations that may be disproportionately impacted by programs, policies, or projects and to inform initiatives for creating healthy communities.

• 5/6/2021 DEEP Encourages Residents to Come out for “Free Fishing Day” May 8

  (Hartford)- Fishing is free this Saturday! The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is encouraging residents and families to head out to a local waterbody this Saturday for “Free Fishing Day,” also known as “Family Fishing Day,” a day where no fishing license is required to come out and fish.

• 3/20/2021 DEEP Announces 2021 Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Parks Division is celebrating the start of Spring today by announcing the 2021 Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge!

• 7/27/2021 Elevated Levels of Fine Particles in Air This Evening Due to Western Wildfires

  (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is issuing an air quality alert for all of Connecticut today, except for Litchfield County. The smoke plume from the western wildfires that passed over Connecticut produced unhealthy fine particle (PM2.5) levels across the entire state yesterday. These fine particles became trapped in the lower atmosphere overnight and have been slow to disperse this morning. DEEP encourages residents to limit outdoor activities today until 11 p.m.

• 5/11/2021 DEEP Advises Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose this Spring

  (Hartford)-Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) advises motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours.

• 9/30/2021 DEEP Announces Opening Days of Fall Firearms Hunting Seasons

  (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Opening Days of turkey and small game hunting seasons. A variety of hunting seasons are available each fall.

• 7/1/2021 DEEP Reminds Visitors to State Parks this Weekend to Plan Ahead, Arrive Early, and Have a Back-up Plan

  (HARTFORD)—Ahead of the July 4th Weekend, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut State Police, and municipal leaders remind visitors to state parks and boat launches to plan ahead, arrive early, and have a back-up plan in mind in case the location of your choice is full and closed to new visitors upon arrival.

• 3/15/2021 Fire Danger Level Remains High as NOAA Issues Red Flag Warning for Parts of CT

  The fire danger level in Connecticut remains high today, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a red flag warning across much of Southern New England, including North Central and Northeast Connecticut, through 5 p.m. this evening.

• 2/25/2021 DEEP, State and Local Partners, Respond to Waterbury Scrapyard Fire

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Emergency Response Unit responded this morning to a scrapyard fire at 225 East Aurora St. in Waterbury, along with the Connecticut National Guard Civil Support Team and local fire personnel.

• 3/1/2021 DEEP Approves $1.59 Million in Pollution-Reducing Grants

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the release of more than $1.59 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to support the state’s efforts to reduce diesel pollution and advance electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. ​​

• 2/17/2021 DEEP Adopts Amended Regulations to Speed Pollution Cleanup

  (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the adoption of significant changes to two sets of regulations that govern the cleanup of pollution – the Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs) and the Environmental Use Restriction Regulations (EURs).

• 11/29/2021 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP To Stock Atlantic Salmon in Shetucket River Dec. 3

  (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Fisheries Division is nearing completion of its 2021 fall stockings of Atlantic salmon, and will be stocking Atlantic Salmon in the Shetucket River on Friday, December 3rd at 10:45 a.m

• 2/26/2021 DEEP to Hold Public Information Meeting March 4th Regarding Proposed Improvements to Candlewood Lake State Boat Launch

  Despite the cold winter days, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Boating Division is working to improve the Candlewood Lake State Boat Launch in Squantz Cove on Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield through a comprehensive redesign.

• 6/11/2021 DEEP EnCon Police Partner with Foundation to Promote Wearing of Life Jackets

  (HARTFORD)—Thanks to a donation from the Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Environmental Conservation Police will be in a position to provide new donated life jackets to individuals on Candlewood Lake who are without one.

• 11/15/2021 DEEP Announces Firearms Deer Hunting Season Begins November 17

  (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a reminder that a variety of hunting seasons are currently underway or about to begin, most notably the opening of the fall firearms deer season on Wednesday, November 17. Specific deer hunting season information is available on the DEEP website at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Hunting/2021-Connecticut-Hunting-and-Trapping-Guide/Deer-Hunting.