Land and Environment

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• Pesticides

  The misuse of pesticides can result in adverse human health or environmental effects. Find information about pesticide management programs, certification of pesticide applicators and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Recycling Basics

  Did you know that recycling is mandatory in Connecticut? Everyone must recycle. That includes residents whether living in a single or multi-family building, every business including non-profits, and all public and private agencies and institutions (e.g. colleges, hospitals, local and state government agencies). It's the Law!

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Land Trusts

  Land Trusts are private, non-profit organizations dedicated to land conservation.  

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Energy Price and Supply

  Consumers can access the latest heating oil and propane price surveys and the Connecticut Energy Price Report, which tracks changes in energy prices over the past year for crude oil and heating oil, gasoline, propane, natural gas, and electricity.   

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Environmental Justice

  Environmental Justice means that all people should be treated fairly under environmental laws regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or economic status. The environmental justice movement has emerged in response to a growing body of evidence nationally and statewide indicating that low-income, racial and ethnic minority groups may be exposed to higher than average amounts of environmental pollution.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• EVConnecticut

  Discover the benefits of owning an electric vehicle and why they are so important for Connecticut. Also, find tools that are useful to electric vehicle owners, and resources for businesses and municipalities that are interested in installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Fisheries

  Connecticut administers a variety of fishery management programs ensuring a diversity of inland and marine species. Public awareness and educational programs create an understanding and appreciation of these programs and our aquatic resources and habitats.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Flood Management

  Floodplain management information including floodplain construction, FEMA, flood insurance and mitigation planning.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Invasive Species

  Invasive species (plants, animals and other organisms) exhibit an aggressive growth habitat and can out-compete and displace native species. Learn more about invasive species such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), and Phragmites australis.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Forest Fire Danger Report

  View the daily forest fire danger report. The report, issued by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Forest Fire Control Office, offers forest fire prevention tips and more information about Connecticut's woodlands including when it is safe and permissible to conduct open burns.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Gas Pipeline Safety

  Homeowners who smell natural or propane gas inside or outside their homes should contact their utility company immediately. If the smell is strong inside, residents are encouraged to leave their homes and call from outside. If the odor outside is strong or the homeowner hears the sound of escaping gas, move away from the source and then call.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Electric Suppliers FAQs

  Utility-related frequently asked questions including how to change electric companies and the rules for shutting off gas, electric, telephone and water service.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Green Business

  Connecticut businesses can access "going green" information, from general resources, purchasing recommendations, green building, transportation, waste and recycling. Information is also available on permitting and compliance.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Energy Conservation and Efficiency for Home, Business and Communities

  Tools to evaluate energy usage, information on alternative fuels, tips for reducing energy usage and links to outside resources.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

  Eligible tenants in newly-constructed, rehabilitated and existing rental and cooperative apartment projects could receive rental subsidies through the federal Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Program.  Applicants for the program must meet the income limits. Anyone interested in registering to receive automatic notice of the opening of any Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists can go to http://www.cthcvp.org.

  Agency: Department of Housing