News Releases - 2018

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• 4/26/2018 Kellogg Environmental Center - Birds in Hand Photography Exhibit Opens

  The public is invited to the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, CT to enjoy a photo exhibit featuring the photography of Sophie Zyla.

• 4/20/2018 DEEP to Conduct Controlled Burn in Tunxis State Forest

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Forestry Division announced plans to implement a prescribed fire across 18 acres of field within Tunxis State Forest in West Hartland on Monday, April 23, 2018 during the late morning/midday, weather-pending.

• 4/19/2018 Osborne Homestead Museum Reopens for 35th Season

  The Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby will reopen for its 35th season on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

• 4/10/2018 2018 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 25

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding hunters that the 2018 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 25 through May 26.

• 11/19/2018 Celebrate “Holidays with Friends” at Gillette Castle State Park

  Gillette Castle will be open for tours this holiday season.

• 11/20/2018 Photography Exhibit Opens at Kellogg Environmental Center

  The public is invited to the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, CT to enjoy a display of portraits prepared by Nelson Tchakirides of Ansonia, CT.

• 11/21/2018 DEEP Announces Temporary Closure of a Portion of Enders State Forest in Granby

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the temporary closure of a portion of Enders State Forest in Granby to allow for construction activity in the area around the waterfalls.

• 11/11/2018 Celebrate A Storybook Holiday!

  Enter a world of wonder and explore your favorite fairytales and fables!

• 11/13/2018 General Firearms Deer Season Began November 14

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a safety reminder for outdoor enthusiasts as 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 14.

• 11/19/2018 DEEP Holds Remembrance Ceremony for EnCon Officer James V. Spignesi Jr.

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold a remembrance ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the passing of Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Officer James V. Spignesi Jr. Officer Spignesi, a 21-year veteran of the DEEP, became the first EnCon Police Officer to die in the line of duty when he was killed while on routine patrol in Scotland, Connecticut on November 20, 1998.

• 12/10/2018 Gov. Malloy Commemorates Imminent Completion of Silver Sands State Park Renovations

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environment Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Rob Klee today cut a ribbon to celebrate the imminent completion of long-awaited renovations at Silver Sands State Park in Milford.