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Environmental Protection and Natural Resources
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Discover tips for before, during, and after a hurricane to ensure your family stays safe in the event of a hurricane.
Agency: Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security -
Information to develop plans and programs to enhance Connecticut's prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities in the event of a hurricane, winter storm, earthquake, tornado or other natural hazard.
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Agriculture is one of the state's most vital businesses. To protect this industry, the Department of Agriculture (DOAG) offers a voluntary program that preserves farmland by placing a permanent restriction on all non-agricultural usage. Get more information about how the program works and read about the application process.
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When a state agency proposes to sell or transfer land, including easements granted to private parties or municipalities, in most cases it must publish a notice in the Environmental Monitor giving the public the opportunity to comment.
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Environmental Impact Evaluations for State Projects
State agencies must identify and evaluate the impacts of proposed state actions, including state grants for municipal or private construction projects, which may significantly affect the environment. Notices of such proposed actions are required to be published in the Environmental Monitor and provide opportunity for public review and comment.
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Tracking Environmental Quality in Connecticut
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) publishes an annual report on the condition of the state's air, water, land and life.
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The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development -
Drinking water treatment, monitoring and source protection and consumer education are used to ensure the quality and adequacy of our public drinking water sources. Information is available for consumers and public water systems.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.
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Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) involves the ongoing collection, integration and analysis of data about environmental hazards, exposure to environmental hazards and health effects potentially related to exposure to those hazards.
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Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
The Connecticut Mosquito Management Program, a collaborative effort of five state agencies, is responsible for monitoring and managing the state's mosquito population to reduce the potential public health threat of mosquito-borne diseases. It uses a combination of education, surveillance, source reduction, larval and adult mosquito control and personal protective measures.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.
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Lean more about Long Island Sound's tides and currents, whose water rises and falls every 12 hours. View approximate tidal differences for Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River (based on Old Saybrook) location, and access the current Tide Table.
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Nuisance and Distressed Wildlife
Information about what to do if you find an animal in need of help, how to locate a wildlife rehabilitator and how to prevent damage and conflicts with wildlife.
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Open space provides a wealth of valuable "services" to Connecticut's citizens including, options for outdoor activities, provision and preservation of scenic beauty, preserving biodiversity, habitat for rare species, steamflow and water supply protection and flood control. For Connecticut to remain an attractive state in which to live, work and conduct business, it is critical that development be balanced with land conservation.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State Swimming Area Water Quality Report
A report of all of the swimming areas in Connecticut and their availability.
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
Resources provided by the DOAG to minimize the negative impact on growers and address your concerns and issues.