Land and Environment

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• CT Grown

  Consumers can learn where they can buy state-grown produce, pick their own fruits and vegetables, find farmers' markets, farm stands and agricultural fairs; and consult a calendar listing when crops are available.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Export Assistance Program

  Farmers interested in exporting some of their products can explore the possibilities through the state's Export Assistance Program, which includes programs that explain the export business, how to select a promising market for goods and ways to promote the product once the market is selected. 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Aquaculture Licenses

  Those in the shellfishing industry who need commercial, municipal and special study-related licenses can find the requirements and applications for licenses.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Small Shell Egg Processing Inspection Program

  Small shell egg producers who do not meet the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) minimum mandatory inspection criteria of 3,000 laying birds who wish to enter "approved" eggs into commerce can request an inspection by the CT Department of Agriculture.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Risk Management Crop Insurance Program

  State farmers could be eligible for federally-subsidized crop insurance through the Connecticut Farm Risk Management and Crop Insurance Program.  Members of the Department of Agriculture and the University of Connecticut administer the program. 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Foreclosure Relief and Information

  Homeowners seeking advice on how to refinance their homes or modify their mortgages can participate in one of the periodic free mortgage assistance events held by the Department of Banking. Participants can meet individually with a mortgage lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to review their options.

  Agency: Department of Banking

• Rental Security Deposits

  Tenants and landlords can read their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the collection, holding and return of rental security deposits.

  Agency: Department of Banking

• Transfers of State-Owned Land

  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.

  Agency: Council on Environmental Quality

• 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.

  Agency: Council on Environmental Quality

• 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.

  Agency: Council on Environmental Quality

• Renters Rebate

  The state provides a reimbursement program for elderly and/or totally disabled tenants whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Anyone with questions regarding the program can call the program hotline at 860-418-6377.  

  Agency: Office of Policy and Management

• Hurricane Season

  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

• All Hazards Planning

  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.

  Agency: Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

• Environmental Health Tracking

  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.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Environmental Engineering – Subsurface Sewage

  Approximately 30 percent of Connecticut's population resides in buildings that dispose of their domestic sewage with on-site sewage disposal systems that are typically conventional septic systems. Citizens can find design manuals for subsurface sewage disposal systems for households.

  Agency: Department of Public Health