News Releases - 2019

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7/23/2019 DEEP Announces Discover Outdoor Connecticut Photo Contest
Have you taken an amazing wildlife photo?
2/13/2019 Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Nominations for Official State Greenways Designations
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council today announced they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.
2/7/2019 Felted Wool Class at Kellogg Environmental Center
Cold nights and snowy days allow for some great time to learn a new skill and craft.
2/7/2019 Kellogg Brides and Grooms
Are you a Kellogg bride and groom?
2/14/2019 DEEP to Host Make Your Own Reusable Bag Workshop
Looking for an alternative to plastic bags?
2/7/2019 DEEP Announces $1 Million in Grants Available for Water Quality Improvement Projects
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Connecticut has received approximately $1 million in funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that are available for communities, local conservation groups, and other organizations to improve water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams that are not meeting water quality standards. DEEP administers these grants and is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2019.
2/21/2019 Connecticut State Parks The Skys the Limit 2019 Hiking Challenge
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced a great opportunity to hike 14 of Connecticut State Parks “Supervisor and Staff Picks” and receive a “Sky’s the Limit” hiking staff medallion or pin for your efforts.
5/23/2019 DEEP Announces Measures to Protect Shorebirds at Coastal Beaches and Wading Birds at Offshore Islands
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that Charles Island in Milford and Duck Island in Westbrook will be closed to the public from now through September 9, 2019 to prevent disturbances to nesting birds.
5/24/2019 DEEP Completes 2019 Channel Catfish Stockings
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that Channel Catfish, one of the most sought after freshwater game fish species in the country, were stocked into nineteen (19) water bodies located throughout Connecticut (see list of locations below) on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
5/31/2019 CT Greenways Council Presents 20th Annual Greenways Awards
The Connecticut Greenways Council today commended eight individuals, and two non-profit organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion, development and enhancement of Greenways – linear open space in Connecticut – and designated a new State Greenway at a ceremony this morning at Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury, CT.
5/2/2019 Wild Orphans -To Rescue or Not
What should you do if you come across a young bird or mammal that appears to be orphaned or injured?
5/7/2019 Celebrate Local and National Conservation at the Kellogg Environmental Center
Join us at the Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, Connecticut as we celebrate the history of two pioneering conservation organizations and learn more about the future of land and natural resource conservation.
5/8/2019 May 25: Pollinator Day at the Kellogg Environmental Center
Join us at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, Connecticut to explore pollinators.
5/8/2019 May 11 is FREE Family Fishing Day in Connecticut
Saturday, May 11, is a great day to be outdoors with your family – it’s the first day of Connecticut’s Great Park Pursuit: Connecticut State Parks Family Adventure and Family Fishing Day across the state.
5/24/2019 Gov. Lamont Kicks Off 2019 Connecticut State Parks Season, Highlights Recreational Opportunities Across State
Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today kicked off the beginning of the state parks summer season in Connecticut.

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