Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

News Releases - 2020

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  • 10/23/2020 MEDIA AVAILABILITY: DEEP Conducts Annual Walleye Stocking Oct. 26

    Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Fisheries Division staff be conducting annual Walleye stocking on Monday, Oct. 26.

  • 4/2/2020 DEEP Reminds State Park Visitors to Maintain Safe Distance from Beach Nesting Birds

    In addition to asking people to maintain proper social distancing in the outdoors, and to adhere to state park capacity limits and closures where encountered, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding visitors to state parks to maintain a safe distance from the wildlife that call those parks home.

  • 10/14/2020 DEEP Announces up to $767,000 in Federal Grant Funds Available for Clean Vehicle Projects

    Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the availability of up to $767,000 in federal funds for grants to local and state governments, as well as businesses and organizations, who want to replace large, older diesel engines with electric vehicle equivalents or newer, cleaner-burning engines.

  • 11/23/2020 DEEP Announces Special Bonus Fishery of Lake Trout

    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce a surprise “bonus fishery,” recently stocking close to 500 Lake Trout in select waters around the state!

  • 4/27/2020 2020 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 29

    Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding hunters and other outdoor users that the 2020 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 29 through May 30.

  • 3/27/2020 Connecticut Single Use Plastic Bag Fee Temporarily Suspended

    In light of recent concerns raised by retail employees over potential exposure to the novel coronavirus by handling reusable shopping bags, Gov. Ned Lamont is temporarily suspending the state’s ten-cent fee on plastic bags, and allowing retail employees the opportunity to decline to bag for customers who bring in reusable bags.

  • 4/17/2020 DEEP Launches Online Celebration of EarthDayEveryDay

    In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, DEEP is launching a digital campaign, #EarthDayEveryDay, where residents can find unique ways to celebrate and help preserve our planet while staying safe at home or in the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 5/21/2020 DEEP-Selected Power Purchase Agreement for 804 MW Offshore Wind Project Filed with PURA

    Today, the state’s two regulated electric utilities, Eversource Energy and United Illuminating, filed with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) executed power purchase agreements for the 804 MW Park City Wind Project developed by Vineyard Wind. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) selected the Park City Wind project in December 2019 to advance to contract negotiations with the two utilities. The filing of these contracts marks another forward step for this offshore wind project. If approved by PURA, the Park City Wind project will provide the equivalent of 14% of the state’s electricity supply when it comes online in 2025, and represents the largest purchase of renewable energy in Connecticut’s history.

  • 6/8/2020 DEEP Press Release

  • 11/20/2020 Facing A Crisis, It’s Time for Connecticut to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…and Rethink

    You may be familiar with the three “R’s” of waste management – reduce, reuse, and recycle. This year, during America Recycles Week and beyond, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is encouraging residents, businesses, and community leaders to add a fourth “R” to the equation: Rethink.

  • 2/24/2020 DEEP Invites Residents to Help Study Bobcats

    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is asking individuals to keep an eye out for special bobcat tracking collars while spending time outdoors this month.

  • 5/11/2020 Wild Orphans -To Rescue or Not

    Spring and summer are busy times for people and animals. Many animals are setting up territories, building nests, or finding den sites to give birth and raise their young. At the same time, people are spending more time outdoors and the chances are greater that someone may come across a young bird or mammal that may appear to be orphaned or injured. It is normal for many animals to leave their young alone for long periods of time, so your help may not be needed. In all likelihood, the adult is nearby watching and waiting to return.

  • 2/24/2020 EnCon Police Respond to Ice-Related Incidents at Two State Parks on Feb. 23

    EnCon Police responded to two ice-related incidents at Connecticut State Parks on Sunday, February 23. DEEP reminds the public that ice is never 100 percent safe and to use caution.

  • 7/17/2020 DEEP Opening Eight Inland Swim Areas and Seaside State Park

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will open inland swimming areas at eight state parks and will also re-open Seaside State Park and the marsh boardwalk at Silver Sands State Park tomorrow.

  • 5/1/2020 More Daily Park Closures Expected This Weekend Ahead of Warm Weather

    With nice weather forecast for this weekend, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) anticipates several state parks will reach capacity and be closed for the day, as has been the case on nice weather days over the last several weeks, particularly on weekends. It’s important to note that such closures are temporary, and parks closed in this fashion can be expected to re-open the following day.