Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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  • 1/17/2025 DEEP Reminds Connecticut Residents that New Incentive Levels for CHEAPR Program Began Jan 1 2025

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding the public that incentive levels for the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program changed on January 1, 2025. As prices for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) continue to decline and consumer interest in the CHEAPR program continues to grow, the new incentive levels will enable DEEP to continue to meet consumer demand for the standard CHEAPR rebate within available resources, while prioritizing higher incentive levels to improve EV affordability for low- and moderate-income residents in Connecticut.

  • 6/27/2025 Colchester Man Arrested after ATV Crash in Salmon River State Forest

    (Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police arrested Damon Jansky (DOB 06/29/1993) of Colchester, CT today on charges of Operating an ATV Under the Influence, Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Operating An Unregistered ATV, and Illegal Use of an ATV in a State Forest after a single ATV crash within the Salmon River State Forest, East Hampton.

  • 6/30/2025 Connecticut Environmental Conservation Police Announce “Operation Dry Water” Campaign to Halt Boating Under the Influence

    (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) will again participate in the “Operation Dry Water” campaign, a national initiative aimed at curbing boating under the influence (BUI). Set to run from July 4 through July 6, this heightened enforcement and awareness campaign targets the dangerous combination of alcohol or drug use while operating a vessel.

  • 4/22/2025 DEEP Announces Release of Key Saltmarsh Dataset

    (HARTFORD) — Coinciding with Earth Day, and after more than two years of intensive work, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and its contractor, Vermont-based geospatial technology company Whiteout Solutions, have released a groundbreaking high-resolution dataset capturing over 12,000 acres of coastal saltmarsh and adjoining upland buffer in the state of Connecticut.

  • 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.

  • 2/19/2025 Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Nominations

    (HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council announced today that they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.

  • 5/13/2025 DEEP Acquires 643 Acres in Killingly for New Wildlife Management Area

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that it acquired 642.9 acres of important wildlife habitat and wetlands at 520 Bailey Hill Road, in Killingly, Connecticut with the intent to establish a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This significant land purchase marks a major step forward in conserving Connecticut’s natural heritage and expanding passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

  • 4/2/2025 DEEP to Conduct Prescribed Burns at Six Locations This Spring

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) plans to conduct prescribed (controlled) burns at six locations this spring, weather and conditions permitting. The areas include Quinebaug River Wildlife Management Area in Plainfield, Suffield Wildlife Management Area in Suffield, Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, Goodwin State Forest in Hampton, Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, and Mansfield Hollow State Park in Mansfield.

  • 4/22/2025 Governor Lamont Applauds Legislative Approval of Release-Based Cleanup Regulations

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes, and Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe are applauding the vote today by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee to approve the adoption of Release-Based Cleanup Regulations.

  • 3/21/2025 DEEP Announces its 2025 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “Cross Your Trees and Dot Your Skies”

    (HARTFORD) — Does hiking, walking, and immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and fresh air of the spring season sound like something you would like to do with friends, family, four-legged friend(s), and co-workers? If so, it's time to take on the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) 2025 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge!

  • 1/24/2025 2025 Connecticut Duck Stamp Reproductions Now Available

    (HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation (Duck) Stamp, which features Connecticut artist Alice Han’s depiction of a Northern Shoveler, is now available in limited quantity as a Conservation Edition Print.

  • 1/23/2025 DEEP to Host 19th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival February 1st

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Winter is a great time to celebrate the outdoors with your friends, family, co-workers, or anyone who loves the crisp New England weather! The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites the public to join DEEP’s No Child Left Inside® 19th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10 am to 3 pm.

  • 8/1/2025 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP Celebrates Dinosaur Day-A Journey Back in Time on Saturday, August 2

  • 4/28/2025 Connecticut and Northeast Partners Issue Strategic Action Plan to Advance Cost-Saving Electric Transmission Solutions

    (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today joined eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states in issuing a joint strategic action plan that identifies specific steps that state, regional, and federal policymakers can take to pursue interregional transmission solutions to reduce costs for consumers and make our energy systems more reliable.

  • 4/17/2025 DEEP and Audubon CT Urge Residents to Take Down Birdfeeders and Be Bear Aware as Bears Become More Active in Spring

    (HARTFORD)— As black bear activity increases in the spring following winter denning season, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) warns residents to be “bear aware” and to do what they can to protect both their communities and bears by preventing human-bear conflicts. Simple steps to avoid feeding bears such as taking down birdfeeders now that bears are up and about will reduce the likelihood of conflicts that can lead to potential harm for both people and bears.

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