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• 7/19/2018 Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Declares July 21-22 as the Third Annual Connecticut Clean, Drain, Dry Weekend

  Connecticut will mark its third Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Weekend on July 21-22 – as part of an effort to encourage boaters and others to take all steps necessary to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.

• 7/26/2018 DEEP Extends Deadline for Seaside State Park Proposals

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the agency is extending the deadline for the submission of proposals from Friday, July 27, 2018 to Friday, August 24, 2018.

• 7/31/2018 DEEP Releases Zero Carbon Resources RFP

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today released a request for proposals for zero carbon resources as required under June Special Session Public Act 17-3, An Act Concerning Zero Carbon Solicitation and Procurement.

• 7/31/2018 EnCon Police Recover Missing Swimmer from Connecticut River

  Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) today recovered the body of an individual that had gone missing while swimming on Sunday evening along the Connecticut River in the area of the Hadlyme Ferry in Lyme, CT.

• 7/26/2018 CT Fire Crew Departing 5:30 a.m. Friday for Western States to Assist U.S. Forest Service in Fighting Fires

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that a 20-person fire crew will be departing 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 27, 2018 from DEEP Eastern District Headquarters, 209 Hebron Road, Marlborough to assist the U.S. Forest Service in fighting wildfires in western states.

• 7/24/2024 4th Annual Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show Starts July 25th at Kellogg Estate in Osbornedale State Park

  (HARTFORD) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced its fourth annual Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show returns to the Kellogg Estate, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, CT, from Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy viewing a diverse collection of quilts hung to decorate the historic gardens and grounds. Reservations are not needed.

• 7/27/2018 DEEP Launches a Discover Outdoor Connecticut Photo Contest

  Have you taken an amazing wildlife photo? Did you spot a pollinator up close?

• 7/20/2018 DEEP Announces Reopening of the Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the planned reopening of the Windsor Locks Canal State Prk Trail on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

• 7/17/2018 West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes in Five CT Towns

  The State Mosquito Management Program today urged Connecticut residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases.

• 10/9/2018 DEEP and AAA Urge Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose This Fall

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and AAA reminds motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours.

• 10/3/2018 Positive Mosquitoes for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Hampton and North Stonington

  The State Mosquito Management Program announced today that mosquitoes trapped in Hampton on September 19 and North Stonington on September 26 have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.

• 8/2/2018 Gov. Malloy, AG Jepsen, Commissioner Klee Blast Trump Administration Proposal to Roll Back Vehicle Fuel Standards

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Robert Klee today blasted the Trump administration’s proposal to roll back federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for new light duty cars and trucks vehicles.

• 10/5/2018 DEEP Announces Opening Days of Upcoming Fall Firearms Hunting Seasons

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Opening Days of turkey and small game hunting seasons.

• 8/6/2018 Air Quality Alert: Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Forecasts Unhealthy Levels of Ozone for Connecticut on Monday August 6, 2018

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is forecasting air quality along Connecticut’s coast will be Unhealthy today, August 6, 2018 and ozone levels across interior Connecticut will be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG).

• 10/4/2018 DEEP Announces Winners of First Discover Outdoor Connecticut Photo Contest

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Bureau of Natural Resources recently held its first Discover Outdoor Connecticut Photo Contest.