Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

News Releases

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  • 3/29/2022 Ongoing Multi-Agency Response to Putnam Oil Spill

    (HARTFORD)— A multi-agency response and investigation into an oil spill in Putnam that was reported on March 21 remains ongoing.

  • 12/16/2022 DEEP Unveils Fresh, Modern Look

    New Agency Seal and Brand Elements Reflect DEEP’s Mission and Provide Versatility and Functionality

  • 4/6/2022 DEEP Encourages Residents to Celebrate Spring Fishing Day April 9

    (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) encourages residents to get out and celebrate “Spring Fishing Day” this Saturday, April 9, by going fishing or joining the DEEP Fisheries Division at a fish stocking event happening at selected Trout Parks around the state.

  • 7/22/2022 DEEP Urges Limited Outdoor Exposure and Water Safety As Heat Wave Continues This Weekend

    (HARTFORD, CT) – With high temperatures continuing this weekend, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) urges all residents and visitors to limit outdoor exertion and prolonged sun exposure, and for anyone considering getting in or on the water this weekend to prioritize water safety.

  • 5/6/2022 Osborne Homestead Museum Reopens May 7th For 38th Season

    (HARTFORD)– The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby will reopen for its 38th season on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.

  • 6/2/2022 DEEP Announces Lifeguard Starting Pay Increased to $19/Hour

    (HARTFORD)—​The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is thrilled to announce that starting pay for lifeguards has increased to​$19/hr., up from $16/hr., with a salary range of $19-$21/hr.

  • 7/19/2022 DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Connecticut to Coincide with Heat Wave Beginning this Wednesday

    (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting high temperatures to reach the mid to upper 90s on Wednesday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels across coastal Connecticut. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for parts of Connecticut on July 20, 2022 and could continue into the rest of the week.

  • 3/24/2022 DEEP Reminds Residents To Be Bear Aware

    (HARTFORD)—Early spring is the time of year in which black bear activity increases as bears come out of their winter period of rest. As such, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to take steps to reduce encounters and potential conflicts with bears.

  • 9/13/2022 Fall Archery Deer and Turkey Seasons Open in September

    (HARTFORD, CT) - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds hunters that the 2022 fall archery hunting seasons for deer and turkey open on Thursday, September 15, on state and private land.

  • 9/21/2021 DEEP Announces Request for Applications for Sustainable Materials Management Grant Funding

    (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that the State of Connecticut is making several million dollars in grant funds and technical assistance available to Connecticut municipalities and regional waste authorities to support sustainable materials management (SMM) efforts in direct response to the solid waste disposal crisis that Connecticut municipalities are facing.

  • 9/22/2022 MEDIA ADVISORY - DEEP to Hold Virtual Forum on Climate Resilience Fund Launch

    (HARTFORD, CT) – DEEP is holding a virtual launch event and webinar on Friday, September 23, from 12 noon-1 p.m. on the Climate Resilience Fund. With Governor Lamont’s announcement on Tuesday, the fund is aimed at helping communities plan and prepare for the effects of climate change by initiating planning projects for climate resilience that can be implemented and constructed with federal funds.

  • 6/30/2022 DEEP Forecasts Elevated Levels of Ozone for Connecticut for Friday July 1

    (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is expecting very warm weather on Friday, which will contribute to elevated ozone levels across much of Connecticut. These levels may approach or exceed Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) levels for parts of Connecticut on July 1, 2022.

  • 7/3/2025 DEEP Coordinates Deployment of 20-Person Wildland Fire Crew to Support Alaskan Wildfire Efforts

    (HARTFORD) –Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Forestry Division coordinated the mobilization of a 20-person wildland firefighting crew to assist with wildfire suppression efforts in Alaska.

  • 3/11/2022 New Inland Fishing Regulations Being Proposed

    (HARTFORD)—DEEP’s Fisheries Division is proposing to amend inland regulations concerning angler access in easement areas; fishing methods, creel and possession limits (culling, catch-and-release) and gear types (cast nets); closed fishing seasons, harvest regulations for certain species (trout, Kokanee Salmon), and Trout Management Lakes (one new waterbody added to list. Several minor and technical changes, corrections and updates are also made.

  • 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.