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7/29/10

Migratory Bird Hunting Season Regulations Meeting

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that the Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Meeting will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 30, 2010, in the rear conference room at the DEP Marine Headquarters, 333 Ferry Road, in Old Lyme.
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7/26/10

Attorney General, DEP Seek Injunction To Stop Continued Destruction From Illegal Logging

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is seeking a court order to stop illegal logging in Bethel and Pomfret where extensive unpermitted tree harvesting -- enough timber to build about 75 houses -- has already caused significant environmental damage to trees, soil and stream channels.
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7/22/10

DEP and Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Announce the Presence of Emerald Ash Borer in Saugerties, New York

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) today announced that federal agricultural officials have confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in nearby Saugerties, New York (about 25 miles from the CT border).  EAB is an extremely destructive plant pest and it is responsible for the death and decline of over 25 million ash trees in the United States in urban and forested settings since June 2002.  EAB should not be confused with the Asian Longhorned beetle, recently discovered in the Boston and Worcester areas of Massachusetts.
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7/21/10

DEP Division of Boating now on Facebook

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that DEP’s Division of Boating now has a presence on the social networking site, Facebook. The shortcut to access the site is www.facebook.com/BoatingInConnecticut
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7/20/10

CT DEP Announces Weekend Events at Osbornedale State Park and Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the following FREE programs during July through December at Osbornedale State Park and Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby. Participants should meet in the lobby of the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby. Please dress for the weather. Call (203) 734-2513 for more information.
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7/19/10

CT DEP and Friends of Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum Announce Dinosaur State Park Day on Saturday, August 21, 2010

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Friends of Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum will host a celebration of the discovery of 2,000 early Jurassic dinosaur footprints in Rocky Hill on Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The tracks were made 200 million years ago by large carnivorous dinosaurs and were discovered in 1966 by a bulldozer operator who was digging the basement of a state office building.
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7/16/10

Governor Rell: Increased Enforcement Against Drunken Boating this Weekend

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the state will be stepping up enforcement of laws against boating under the influence (BUI) this weekend as part of a regional effort known as "Operation Dry Water."
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7/15/10

Connecticut DEP Recognizes 11 State Park Lifeguards and Staff

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will recognize today the life saving actions performed last summer by eleven Connecticut State Park lifeguards and park staff.
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7/15/10

Superior Court Judge Issues Judgment against Owner of Illegal Seawall in Norwalk

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that a court has entered a judgment requiring a Norwalk man to remove an illegally built seawall, restore damaged tidal wetlands at the site and pay a civil penalty of $75,000. The motion for a judgment, filed in Harford Superior Court, stems from construction of seawalls by Scott P. Merrell at his property at 6 Woodland Road, Norwalk.
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7/14/10

CT DEP Announces Summer Programs in Derby, CT

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces summer programs at the Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby, Connecticut. To register for any or all programs, call (203) 734-2513.
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7/14/10

Governor Rell: Stimulus Funds Helping Provide Summer Employment for Young Workers

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state is once again using federal stimulus funds for employment programs for dozens of teenagers and young adults working outdoors on a variety of state park improvement projects.
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7/9/10

DEP To Hold Public Informational Meetings on Lobster Management Practices in Long Island Sound

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Marine Fisheries Division will be holding two informational meetings to update lobstermen on the recent activities of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) American Lobster Technical Committee and Management Board. Potential management actions proposed for the Southern New England lobster stock, which includes Long Island Sound and all other areas south of Cape Cod, will be discussed. Significant management actions, including consideration of a five year ban on lobster harvest in this region, are being considered by ASMFC in light of the latest stock assessment which declared the stock depleted and in need of rebuilding.
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7/5/10

CT DEP Closes Five State Parks Due to Full Capacity

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the following state parks have reached full capacity and are CLOSED.
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7/5/10

CT DEP Responds to Boating Accident in Long Island Sound in Stonington

At 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) were notified by the Stonington Police Department that a man had fallen off his personal watercraft in Long Island Sound in Stonington.
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7/4/10

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to Forecast Unhealthy Air Quality from Monday, July 5 through Wednesday July 7

On Monday July 5, 2010, ozone levels may reach "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (Code Orange) across southern Connecticut with the onset of the first heat wave of this summer. The heat will continue to dominate Connecticut and the northeast through the rest of the holiday weekend and much of this week. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has forecasted unhealthy air quality due to elevated concentrations of ground-level ozone pollution for Connecticut during this current heat wave.
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6/30/10

DEP Initiates Process to Reissue General Permit for Nitrogen Discharges in Wastewater from Treatment Plants

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated the process to reissue the General Permit that regulates the amount of nitrogen that can be discharged in wastewater from 79 municipal sewage treatment plants in the state.  Nitrogen is a nutrient that spurs algae growth in Long Island Sound and, in excess, creates unhealthy conditions for fish and other aquatic organisms.
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6/30/10

Governor Rell: $5 Million to Advance Newhall Neighborhood Cleanup

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that $5 million in state funding to create the Newhall Community Development Fund is expected to gain approval when the state Bond Commission meets July 13.
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6/29/10

Governor Rell Christens New DEP Boating Safety & Education Patrol Vessel

Governor M. Jodi Rell today christened a new state boating safety education vessel, naming the 19-foot, zodiac-type boat Prudence in honor of the state heroine, Prudence Crandall, and to emphasize the importance of using good judgment afloat.
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6/29/10

Governor Rell: $$to Improve Shoreline Parks

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that $750,000 to make repairs and improvements at Connecticut’s three major shoreline state parks is expected to be approved when the State Bond Commission meets June 25.
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6/29/10

Nesting Shorebirds Need Special Protection Over Fourth-of-July Weekend And Throughout the Summer Beach Season

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking for the public’s help in protecting birds that nest in coastal areas, especially during the very busy summer beach season.
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6/29/10

DEP Administrative Offices Closed Friday and Monday; State Parks Open for Holiday Weekend

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that all of its administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 2 and Monday, July 5 as a result of a state furlough day Friday and the celebration of the July 4^th holiday on Monday.
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6/28/10

DEP Boating Enforcement Effort Results in 4 Arrests over Weekend

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police today announced it made four arrests over the weekend for Boating Under the Influence (BUI), as part of "Operation Drywater," a nationwide effort to curb boating under the influence.  EnCon Police said two arrests were made on the lower Connecticut River and two were made on Candlewood Lake during the annual fireworks display.  The endeavor also resulted in nine citations for various boating safety violations.
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6/25/10

Changes Made to the Connecticut Duck Stamp

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that the hunting privileges associated with the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) are changing to a calendar year, January 1 through December 31. To facilitate this change, for the remainder of calendar year 2010 and 2011, the DEP will issue a 2010-2011 Duck Stamp with privileges that begin on July 1, 2010 and end on December 31, 2011. Starting in 2012, duck hunting privileges will be for a calendar year, January 1 through December 31. This change is due to legislation passed in April 2010 by the Connecticut State Legislature. The legislation also increased the cost of the Duck Stamp to $13.
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6/25/10

Summer Programs at Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center, Hampton

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces summer programs at Goodwin Conservation Education Center, Hampton. All programs are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested, but not required.
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6/24/10

Summer Environmental Education Program at Keney Park, Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today joined the Hartford Health & Human Services Department and Friends of Keney Park to kick off Connecticut DEP’s Environmental Justice 2010 summer program for approximately thirty Hartford youth ages 12-17.
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6/23/10

DEP Releases Identity of Victim of Ashland Pond Boating Accident

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police have released the name of the victim of the boating accident at Ashland Pond in the Jewett City section of Griswold.
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6/23/10

State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus First of Season for Stamford

The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in Stamford on June 14, 2010 have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first positive mosquitoes identified in the state by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) this year.
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6/22/10

CT DEP Announces Summer Programs at Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced free summer programs, open to the public, at Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury.
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6/21/10

Guilford Man Arrested On Manslaughter Charges In Connection With Boating Fatality

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation (En-Con) Police today arrested Arthur K. Hall, 25, of Guilford as the result of an investigation into a fatal boating accident on Long Island Sound in Guilford in September 2009.
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6/21/10

DEP Chooses Artwork for 2011 Connecticut Boater’s Guide Cover

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that Eloise, Tabitha, and Trinette Robinson of Bristol, were named the winners of the 2011 Connecticut Boater’s Guide Cover contest.
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6/18/10

DEP Issues Temporary Warning against Consuming Fish from Segment of the Little River, Oxford and Seymour

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with the support of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), is advising people not to consume fish taken from a segment of the Little River because of the potential that these fish may carry contamination resulting from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) released by a damaged electrical transformer.
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6/16/10

Governor Rell Says Funds Available for Marine Pumpout Programs to Protect Waters of  Long Island Sound and Candlewood Lake

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that more than $1.1 million in federal funds are available for boat sewage disposal facilities, or pumpout stations, on Long Island Sound and, for the first time, on the heavily used Candlewood Lake for the 2011 boating season.
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6/14/10

Sightings of Deer Fawns Increasing

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents to leave deer fawns alone if they discover one and believe it to be abandoned.  In June, white-tailed deer are giving birth to fawns across the state.  With the advent of warm weather, more people are participating in outdoor activities, increasing the chances that someone will come across a tiny fawn.  The fawn may appear to have been deserted, but that is usually not the case. The DEP Wildlife Division has been receiving an increasing number of phone calls from people concerned about finding fawns that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
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6/14/10

Governor Rell Announces DEP Firefighters Leaving Tuesday to Fight Fires in Quebec

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that in response to a request from the Province of Quebec a firefighting crew from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is departing Tuesday to help fight forest fires that have been burning out of control in that part of Canada for several weeks.
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6/12/10

Governor Rell Announces Regulations Approved For ‘E-Waste’ Recycling System

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that a statewide system for recycling "e-waste" – obsolete computers, monitors, televisions, printers and other electronic devices – could be in place for residents as early as this fall.
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6/11/10

Governor Rell Says Permit Process Assessment Already Underway at DEP in Keeping With New Law

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is already at work assessing its permitting processes, in compliance with legislation she signed into law just Wednesday.
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6/10/10

Osborne Homestead Museum Celebrates CT Historic Gardens Day

The Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby,  along with the other thirteen members of the prestigious Connecticut Historic Gardens Trail, will celebrate Connecticut Historic Gardens Day on Sunday, June 27, by offering special tours of the museum and garden.
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6/9/10

DEP EnCon Police Make Second Arrest Stemming from April 26 Marijuana Incident in Cornwall

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCON) Police have arrested a Newington man on charges of interfering with an officer, cultivation of marijuana, and third degree criminal trespass in connection with an April incident in Cornwall.
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6/9/10

Governor Rell Signs Permitting Reform Bill

Governor M. Jodi Rell today signed into law a bill she proposed that will reform the state’s permitting process and expedite job creation by breaking through bureaucratic backlogs without undermining environmental protections.
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6/9/10

Governor Rell: $4 Million in Grants Available from DEP for Ecosystem Management, Habitat Restoration and Coastal Projects

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is making available up to $4 million in grants for projects aimed at protecting habitats and restoring ecosystems across the state, including coastal areas along Long Island Sound.
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6/7/10

Gov. Rell Recognizes Seven Climate Change Leaders in 5^th Annual Awards Program of Governor’s Steering Committee

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that seven individuals and organizations are being honored with the 2010 Connecticut Climate Change Leadership Award for their innovative efforts to address global climate change.
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6/5/10

Body of Missing Boater Recovered on Saturday, June 5, 2010

At 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) were notified by Watertown Police and Fire Departments that a canoe with three fishermen on board had capsized at Merriam Pond at Crest Brook Country Club located at 834 Northfield Road, Watertown.
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6/4/10

Governor Rell Commends Open Space Advocates

As part of the nationwide celebration of National Trails Day, which is Saturday, June 5, Governor M. Jodi Rell today commended 13 individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion, development and enhancement of Greenways --linear open space in Connecticut.
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6/3/10

Governor Rell Signs Bill Aimed at Increasing Recycling Rates

Governor M. Jodi Rell today signed a bill that encourages more recycling in the state by expanding the list of items that can be recycled and providing more opportunities for curbside pickup.
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6/3/10

Bicycle Rentals Now Available at Hammonasset Beach State Park

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces new feature at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison – bicycle rentals.
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5/28/10

4/30/10

DEP Says CT Moose Population Growing And Young Moose Roaming This Time of Year

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says the state has a healthy and growing moose population and advises that motorists should be extra careful when driving at night.
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4/29/10

EPA Awards $16+ Million to Cleanup and Revitalize New England Communities

Approximately $16.1 million in EPA Brownfields grants will help New England communities to assess, cleanup and redevelop abandoned or contaminated properties. Each of the New England states has been awarded a portion of these latest EPA Brownfields funds.
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4/28/10

Connecticut Families Gear Up for Fifth Annual Great Park Pursuit

All Connecticut Families Invited to Join the Fifth Annual Great Park Pursuit for an Outdoor Adventure You Will Never Forget.  No registration, no fee, just plain old-fashioned fun in Connecticut State Parks and Forests. Begin creating families memories now.
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4/27/10

Turkey Hunting Investigation Results in Arrest With Seizure of Marijuana, Firearms and Cash

Officers from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) arrested a Goshen man and are seeking a second suspect after an investigation into possible illegal turkey hunting Monday turned into a case involving the alleged possession of illegal drugs.
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4/27/10

DEP EnCon Police Arrest Windsor Man for Use of Chemicals to Kill Wildlife

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) have arrested a 49-year-old man on charges that he used chemicals to kill wildlife.
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4/22/10

Governor Rell: Connecticut Environmental Initiatives Earn National Acclaim on Earth Day

Governor M. Jodi Rell said Connecticut’s strong commitment to environmental protection and conservation through innovative initiatives and individual effort earned national recognition today during a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Merit Awards ceremony today in Boston.
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4/22/10

Connecticut Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

One individual and four groups in Connecticut will be honored on Earth Day in Boston’s Faneuil Hall as EPA presents the 2010 Environmental Merit Awards. During a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the organization recognized significant contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving by 40 people and groups across New England.
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4/20/10

Governor Rell: Wide Range of Activities at Capitol to Mark 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that a full slate of activities is planned at the State Capitol on April 22 to mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
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4/20/10

Federal, State, Local, and Non-Profit Cooperative Effort to Restore Mill River in Stamford

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), City of Stamford, US EPA Long Island Sound Study and the Mill River Collaborative today showcased work to restore the Mill River and allow for the return of important species of fish.
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4/20/10

White Nose Syndrome Continues to Decimate Bat Populations Outlook for Connecticut’s Bats is Bleak

A syndrome that attacks hibernating bats continues to kill them at alarming rates both in Connecticut and in expanding areas range-wide, which will lead to a dramatic reduction in the size of the state’s bat population this summer, according to wildlife experts at the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
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4/15/10

Governor Rell Signs Bill Into Law That Reduces Fishing, State Park Fees

The reduced fees are part of the broad-based deficit mitigation bill that Governor Rell negotiated with the state Legislature to close a $371 million shortfall for this fiscal year. The bill was crafted with no tax increases and no cuts to municipal aid. Both the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed the legislation and within minutes of the Senate casting the final vote, the Governor signed it into law.
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4/15/10

Connecticut Ready For Opening of Fishing Season

IS THE GEAR READY? DO YOU HAVE YOUR LICENSE? ARE THE PLANS TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY MADE? OPENING DAY OF THE TROUT FISHING SEASON IS SATURDAY, APRIL 17^TH and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has the state’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds stocked and ready.
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4/14/10

2010 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens April 28

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds hunters that the 2010 Connecticut spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 28 to May 29. In addition to the regular season, there are two special Saturdays, April 17 and 24, which provide an opportunity for youth hunters to learn safe and effective wild turkey hunting techniques. On these days, licensed junior hunters (ages 12-15) with a valid spring season turkey permit can hunt while accompanied by a licensed adult mentor. The mentor may not carry a firearm, and juniors may hunt any state land open to turkey hunting or private land where they have obtained written consent of the landowner.
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4/14/10

CT DEP Announces Forum to Discuss Ideas for Managing State Forests

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding a public forum to discuss ideas and recommendations that will shape development of the five-year Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy for Connecticut.
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4/9/10

DEP Shuts Down No Child Left Inside^{® Website}

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has ordered its contractor to shut down the website associated with a popular state program pending a complete investigation into a breach of the site.
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4/8/10

DEP Reminds Residents to Be Bear Aware

With the recent incident of a bear attacking and injuring an alpaca in Simsbury, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds residents that bears are becoming more active this time of year, looking for food, territories, and mates.
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4/8/10

Helen Street School Students and Connecticut DEP Deputy Commissioner
Stock Trout in the Mill River, Hamden

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Deputy Commissioner Susan Frechette, Hamden’s Mayor Scott Jackson, School Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz, Helen Street School Principal Lyn Kelleher and fifth graders from Helen Street School yesterday stocked adult rainbow trout at the Sleeping Giant Management Area on the Mill River within Sleeping Giant State Park in final preparation for Opening Day of trout fishing season on Saturday, April 17.
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4/7/10

Several Injured at Enders State Forest

An Enfield woman in her early 20s is in critical condition at Hartford Hospital after being taken from the water at Enders State Forest, Granby, shortly after 6 p.m. this evening.
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4/7/10

Connecticut DEP Reminds Residents to Use Caution During Dry Weather Conditions
"Only You Can Prevent Wildfires," says Smokey Bear

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today reminds residents that forest fire danger levels are on the rise due to typical spring weather conditions Connecticut is experiencing – and in fact the fire danger is High throughout Connecticut today and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties.
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4/1/10

Connecticut DEP Cautions Boaters About Boating Hazards

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) cautions boaters about some unique boating hazards possible this weekend due to the recent heavy rains throughout Connecticut this past week.
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4/1/10

Glastonbury Shooting Range Re-opens for 2010 Season

The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that supervised use of the Glastonbury Shooting Range is scheduled to resume for the 2010 season starting Saturday, April 10. The range is located within the Meshomasic State Forest off of Toll Gate Road in Glastonbury. The range will be open on weekends through November 28, 2010, and will be staffed by certified range safety officers.
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4/1/10

National Deconstruction Conference Coming to Connecticut
Will Focus on Reuse and Recycling of Building Materials

New Haven has been named the host city for DECON’11 – the national conference of the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) which focuses on increasing the reuse and recycling of materials made available through the deconstruction of buildings.
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3/24/10

Prohibition on the Taking of Alewife and Blueback Herring from Connecticut Waters Extended for Another Year

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that the prohibition on the taking of alewives and blueback herring from most inland and marine waters of the State of Connecticut has been extended for another year. This action was initially taken in April of 2002, and then extended each successive year. The current action by DEP Deputy Commissioner Susan Frechette extends the prohibition through March 31, 2011.
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3/23/10

DEP 2010 Preseason Trout Stocking Well Underway

FIND YOUR RODS, DUST OFF YOUR LURES, CHECK YOUR WADERS, AND GET READY FOR OPENING DAY OF TROUT FISHING SEASON! The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is also gearing up for the 2010 season. DEP’s Inland Fisheries Division began its annual spring trout stocking on March 1st, and expects to have 389,000 trout stocked throughout the state by Opening Day on April 17, 2010.
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3/22/10

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Seeks Requests for Expressions of Interest in Redevelopment of Sunrise State Park, East Haddam

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking responses to a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the creation of a destination location at the new Sunrise State Park in the Moodus section of East Haddam. Tours of Sunrise State Park for interested parties are scheduled on March 31 at 12 noon and April 9 at 9:00 a.m.
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3/17/10

Water, Wings, & Fire – The Connecticut DEP Invites All to Attend Important Safety Event

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting a free, fun and family-oriented boating safety event this Saturday (March 20) on the grounds of the Connecticut Fire Academy, 34 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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3/15/10

Connecticut DEP Announces Return of the Great Park Pursuit

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the opening of registration for the Great Park Pursuit, an interactive game that takes families traveling around the state participating in outdoor activities and competing for prizes by visiting state parks and forests.
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3/15/10

Attorney General Wins $11,000 for Illegal Excavation of Contaminated Soil in Stratford

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced today a businessman will pay the state more than $11,000 in clean up costs and penalties for defying state and federal bans on excavating heavily contaminated soil at his Stratford property.
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3/12/10

Connecticut DEP and U.S. EPA-New England Announce Great Park Pursuit and Earth Day 40 Programs for 2010

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Amey Marrella and U.S. EPA-New England Administrator Curt Spalding today announced the opening of registration for the Great Park Pursuit and plans for Connecticut’s celebration of the 40^th Earth Day.
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3/11/10

April Happenings at Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill

Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill is host to family activities throughout the month of April.
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3/11/10

Gov. Rell Says More than 130 Municipal Leaders to Participate In First Municipal Summit on Climate Change

Governor M. Jodi Rell said today that Connecticut will hold its first ever "Municipal Summit on Climate Action" this Saturday to support efforts of cities and towns to address climate change.
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3/9/10

Hunter Education Courses Now Available through Home Study

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds potential hunters that the spring wild turkey season is fast approaching, beginning April 28 through May 29. If you have never hunted before, there is plenty of time to enroll in a required hunter education course and hunt this spring. New options for home study through an Internet –based course may make it easier for some people to fulfill a portion of the course requirements.
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3/9/10

DEP Holding Open Forums to Discuss Regulations Concerning Possession of Wild Animals

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has scheduled three open forums on proposed changes to the rules governing the importation, possession and liberation of wild animals.
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3/8/10

Connecticut Conservation Education/Firearms Safety Program Wild Turkey Hunting Safety Seminars

Spring turkey hunting season is just around the corner, beginning April 28 through May 29, 2010 and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced two upcoming Wild Turkey Hunting Safety Seminars scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010, and Saturday, March 20, 2010. These annual events are coordinated by the DEP Wildlife Division’s Conservation Education/Firearms Safety (CE/FS) Program and the public is invited to attend. Both programs are offered free-of-charge.
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3/5/10

Workshops Scheduled to Help State’s Lodges Go "Green" to Save Money and Build Business

Three workshops have been scheduled to help operators of Connecticut’s hotels, motels, inns and bed-and-breakfasts learn how to reduce operating costs and gain a marketing advantage by going "green."
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2/24/10

DEP Announces Trophy Fish Award Ceremony

Daniel Southwick’s (Millville, MA) northern pike catch, 40.5 inches long, weighing in at 19.75 lbs, was the largest northern pike in the catch-and-release category submitted to the Trophy fish Award Program in 2008. Anglers who submitted the largest fish of each species in 2009 will be recognized at a ceremony on Saturday, February 27^th at the Northeast Fishing and Hunting Expo at the CT Convention Center.
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2/23/10

Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police Arrest Shelton Man for Illegal Hunting

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) have arrested a Shelton man on several charges of illegal hunting in the town of Shelton.
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2/23/10

CT DEP Revokes Commercial Pesticide License
Violator will pay $7,000 in civil penalties

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has revoked the commercial pesticide supervisor certification of Kenneth Bode, doing business as CPC, LLC and Curly’s Pest Control of East Haven for violating pesticide label requirements and industry standards relating to termite treatments. In addition, the action prevents Bode from operating, managing or controlling a commercial pesticide application business in any capacity and he has been ordered to pay civil penalties in the amount of $7,000.
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2/20/10

Governor Rell: Stimulus-Funded Projects for Drinking Water, Sewer Upgrades Underway

Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced today that work has commenced on schedule on $68 million in federally funded upgrades for public drinking water and wastewater treatment for cities and towns around the state.
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2/19/10

Connecticut’s Nitrogen Trading Program Receives New England Water Environment Association Award

The Nitrogen Credit Advisory Board and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently received an award for Connecticut’s nitrogen trading program from the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA).
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2/19/10

Attorney General, DEP Announce $1.8 Million Settlement with Industrial Laundry Ccompany for Harmful Emissions

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Amey Marrella announced today a $1.8 million settlement with an industrial laundry facility for emitting toxic substances that threatened public health.
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2/17/10

DEP Hearing Officer Recommends Approval of Water Discharge Permit Renewal for Millstone

A Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hearing officer today recommended that the agency renew the water discharge permit for Millstone Power Station with requirements that the plant operator take steps to better protect aquatic life and conduct an assessment of alternatives to the current water cooling system.
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2/16/10

Governor Rell Announces Grants for Urban Forestry Projects

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that 13 municipalities and non-profit organizations will receive America the Beautiful grants to show their commitment to urban forestry.  These grants cover a range of urban forestry activities, including the development of a municipal forest plan, the inventory and maintenance of significant trees, and the planting of new ones.  Communities from Torrington to Baltic and from Norwalk to Coventry are recipients of these grants.
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2/14/10

Governor Rell Announces New, Online System for Reporting, Monitoring Vital Clean Air Data

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state Department of Environmental Protection is launching a new, state-of-the-art online system for power plants, factories and other facilities to report their emissions data electronically.
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2/4/10

School Vacation Week Programs at Dinosaur State Park

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill will sponsor a series of programs for families during February school vacation week.
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2/4/10

Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police Arrest Plainville Man for Illegal Trapping

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) have arrested a Plainville man on numerous charges of illegal trapping in the town of Avon.
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2/3/10

Governor Rell and Amtrak Announce Expanded Shore Line East Service to New London Additional Roundtrip to Begin February 16

Governor M. Jodi Rell and Amtrak today announced that expanded commuter rail service to New London on Shore Line East will begin Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 
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2/3/10

DEP Announces Fourth Annual "Winter Festival" at Burr Pond State Park, Torrington

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) No Child Left Inside^® initiative continues this winter with the fourth annual "Winter Festival" at Burr Pond State Park, Torrington.
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2/1/10

Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police Arrest Illegal Trapper

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) have arrested a Burlington man on numerous charges related to allegations of illegal trapping in the town of Winchester.
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2/1/10

CT DEP Announces "Forest Resource" Roundtables in February and March

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that a series of "Forest Resource" Roundtables will be held during February and March. Ideas and visions from the roundtable discussions will influence the future of forests in Connecticut. These roundtables are designed to give the public the opportunity for input into the process, so that their thoughts and suggestions can be considered as DEP moves to develop a Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy for Connecticut’s Forests, as is a federal requirement.
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12/31/09

Angler's and Hunting & Trapping Guides Available Online

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection today announced that the 2010 editions of the Connecticut Angler’s Guide and the Connecticut Hunting and Trapping Guide are now available online on the agency’s web site.  These guides can be found at: www.ct.gov/dep/hunting and www.ct.gov/dep/fishing.
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12/29/09

DEP and UConn Launch New Website with Digital Maps and Data on State’s Environment and Natural Resources

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the University of Connecticut Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) today launched a new website, Connecticut Environmental Conditions Online (CT ECO) that includes the latest and most accessible online maps and tools for viewing Connecticut’s environmental and natural resource information.
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12/23/09

DEP Administrative Offices and State Park Museums Closed Thursday and Friday

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that all of its administrative offices and state park museums will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2009 and Friday, December 25, 2009 as a result of a state furlough day on Thursday and the celebration of Christmas on Friday.
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12/21/09

Connecticut DEP Announces January Programs at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces family programs during the month of January at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue in Derby.
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12/16/09

Governor Rell Commends Environmental Award Winners

Governor M. Jodi Rell today commended seventeen Connecticut civic organizations, individuals and businesses in recognition of their environmental efforts as the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) presented GreenCircle Awards at a ceremony at the State Capitol, Hartford.
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12/16/09

Settlement for Old Southington Landfill Superfund Site Ensures Protections from Contaminated Groundwater

Two settlements were recently entered into Federal Court that will provide the funding to perform ongoing work at the Old Southington Landfill Superfund Site in Southington, Conn. to protect people from groundwater contamination The settlement was agreed to by EPA, the U.S. Department of Justice, the State of Connecticut and numerous settling parties.
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12/11/09

CT DEP Announces New Publication, "A Pictorial Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Connecticut" Now Available for Purchase

Ever see or catch a fish that you couldn’t identify because it didn’t look like any of the tiny photos or line drawings in your field guide? For New Englanders, those times are over. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a new publication; "A Pictorial Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Connecticut" that may be purchased for $19.95. This guide and other environmental books and gifts are available at DEP Headquarters, 79 Elm Street, Hartford.  For deliveries after the holidays, online orders may be placed by visiting:  www.ctdepstore.com.
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12/11/09

Connecticut DEP Announces Two Public Information Meetings on the Impacts of Climate Change

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced two public information meetings that will focus on the impacts of Climate Change in Connecticut and the development of climate "adaptation" strategies for our state.
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12/10/09

CT DEP Announces Gillette Castle State Park Open for School Vacation

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be offering three days of special children’s programs at Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam Monday, December 28 thru Wednesday, December 30 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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12/8/09

CT DEP Offers Ice Fishing Class at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering a FREE "Introduction to Ice Fishing" class at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby on Saturday, January 9, 2010 (Snow date January 16).
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12/7/09

DEP Announces Settlements with Bridgeport Energy, LLC for Air Emissions Violations

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced it recently entered into a consent order with Bridgeport Energy, LLC to address past emission violations at the company’s power generating facility in Bridgeport.  The consent order requires Bridgeport Energy to pay a $298,000 civil penalty for the alleged violations.  In addition, Bridgeport Energy has paid $345,500 in past due emission fees and spent close to $1 million on the acquisition and installation of new pollution control equipment to address the violations.
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12/4/09

Connecticut DEP and US Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement Investigating Death of Federally-Protected Owl

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement are actively investigating the death of a barred owl found in an illegal trap in East Haddam last week.
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12/2/09

Shop online at the DEP Store

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers a wide variety of unique and affordable holiday gifts for children and adults. Whether you’re shopping for an avid hiker, birdwatcher, angler or hunter, the DEP Store has the ideal gift selection for any budget. Books for adults or children, pocket guides, maps, and other "environmental" gifts are available whether you shop online at www.ctdepstore.com or in person at 79 Elm Street, Hartford. Online orders placed by December 16, 2009 will arrive at your home in time for holiday gift giving.
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11/30/09

Winter Star Gazing Program at Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

As part of the Osborne Homestead Museum’s Wonders of Nature holiday tours, a special star gazing program will take place on Saturday, December 12, at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby. Visitors can stop by between 7 PM and 9:30 PM and learn about the night sky as they look through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. The rain/snowdate is Saturday, December 19.
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11/24/09

DEP Administrative Offices Closed Thursday and Friday

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that all of its administrative offices will be closed on Thursday November 26, 2009 and Friday November 27, 2009 as a result of a state furlough day Friday and the celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday.
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11/18/19

The Connecticut DEP Announces Holiday Festivities at Two State Parks

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced special holiday season displays at Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam, and Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby.
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11/17/09

DEP Announces Settlements with CRRA and Covanta for Air Emissions Violations at Plants in Wallingford and Hartford

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached settlements with the Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (CRRA) and Covanta for cases involving air emissions violations at trash-to-energy plants in Wallingford and Hartford that will improve operating procedures at these facilities and provide funding for new municipal recycling initiatives.  Covanta operates both facilities under contract with CRRA.
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11/17/09

Fifth Connecticut Statewide Forest Forum: Connecticut Forests in a Changing World – from Global to Local

The 5th annual Connecticut Statewide Forest Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at the University of Connecticut Rome Ballroom in Storrs. Complete details and registration information are available at www.ct.gov/dep/forestry or www.ctwoodlands.org.
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11/13/09

Governor Rell: State Preparing Now For Increased Future Use of Electric Vehicles

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that she has issued an Executive Order that will help the state lead the way in transitioning to cleaner, quieter electric-powered vehicles by ensuring that Connecticut has the infrastructure, power grid and policies to accommodate this emerging mode of transportation and the "green" economic sector to support it.
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11/12/09

CT DEP Increases Deer Harvest Quotas to Control Deer Population Growth

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that the deer hunting season bag limit has been increased in some parts of the state for the upcoming 2009 deer hunting season.
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11/10/09

Glastonbury Shooting Range Extends Operating Hours for Deer Hunters Reservations Not Required

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that weekend shooting hours have been extended at the Glastonbury Shooting Range, Glastonbury to accommodate Connecticut’s deer hunters as they prepare for the opening of the general firearms deer hunting season on November 18, 2009.
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11/9/09

DEP Seeks Pre-Proposals for Clean Vessel Act Funding for New Marine Sewage Disposal Facilities for the 2011 Boating Season

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced its intent to apply for annual Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) funding to provide federally funded matching grants for qualifying projects that provide boat sewage disposal facilities.
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11/5/09

CT DEP Announces Maple Syrup Production Fundamentals Course to be Offered at Goodwin Conservation Center

Want to try your hand at making maple syrup? Beginning December 2, a 3-part course on becoming a maple sugarmaker will be offered at the Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center, Hampton.
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11/3/09

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Announces Programs at Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces upcoming programs at the Osborne Homestead Museum & Kellogg Environmental Center, located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT. For registration or for more information on these activities, please call (203) 734-2513 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Donations accepted.
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10/29/09

More than $1 Million for Projects to Improve the Health of Long Island Sound

Gathering together on the shores of Long Island Sound, top federal and state environmental officials announced 33 grants to state and local government and community groups under the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (Sound Futures Fund). The $1,011,878 will be leveraged by $1.92 million contributed by the recipients, providing a total of nearly $2.94 million for on-the-ground conservation in Connecticut and New York.
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10/29/09

DEP to Fund Projects to Control Highly Invasive Plants

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced funding for four projects designed to control several highly invasive non-native plants.
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10/29/09

On Dark Wings at Twilight

The setting sun casts long shadows, the sky darkening as twilight sets in. Suddenly, dark shadows flutter above, creatures of the night silhouetted against a dimming sky, emerging for their nightly foray. Bats! A staple of ghost stories, Hollywood fright films, and, of course, Halloween, bats often conjure up images of terror in the minds of many. However, the reality is that you are unlikely to see many bats flying around by the end of October. At this time of year, most of Connecticut’s bats have settled into their winter homes, or hibernaculas, where they will sleep until spring. And, while the scary images of bats are far from reality, the link between bats and all things terrifying does provide an excellent opportunity to shed some light on these unique mammals.
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10/23/09

DEP Seeks Information in the Shooting Death of Dog in Babcock Pond Wildlife Management Area

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police today announced it is seeking information regarding the shooting death of a pit bull in Babcock Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Colchester.
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10/21/09

DEP Releases Identify of Branford Hunter Found in Swamp

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released the identity of the 40-year old Branford man who was found dead in Quinnipiac Marsh in North Haven Monday night after he failed to return home from hunting.
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10/20/09

Building Shelter for Bluebirds: DEP Offers Help

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Wildlife Division is once again offering bundles of rough-cut lumber to groups free of charge for building bluebird nest boxes. For more than two decades, the Wildlife Division has offered rough-cut wood, nest box plans, and fact sheets to Connecticut schools, scout and 4-H groups, nature centers, conservation commissions, and similar civic organizations as part of the Bluebird Restoration Project. Providing nesting locations has helped bluebird numbers to increase across the state.
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10/19/09

Hunting Related Shooting at DEP-owned Robbins Swamp Wildlife Management Area

On Saturday October 17, 2009, Officers from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon Police) responded to a Hunting Related Shooting at the DEP owned Robbins Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Canaan, which is located off Rt. 126.
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10/13/09

Governor Rell: Two More Facilities Joining ‘Connecticut Clean Marinas’ Program

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that two more marinas – Spicer’s Marina in Noank and Reynolds Garage and Marine Inc. in Lyme – are the latest recreational boating facilities in the state to be certified "Connecticut Clean Marinas."
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10/13/09

CT DEP and CT Forest & Park Association Announce Educational Programs Open to the Public at Goodwin State Forest, Hampton, CT

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) announce upcoming programs at Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center, Hampton, CT. Both programs are open to the public and are free of charge.
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10/13/09

DEP Announces Proposed Regulations to Better Protect State's Rivers and Streams

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today formally proposed regulations to better protect Connecticut’s rivers and streams by striking the right balance between human and ecological needs.
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10/9/09

DEP Schedules Fall Broodstock Atlantic Salmon Stockings

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the schedule for its annual fall stockings of surplus broodstock Atlantic salmon. DEP’s Inland Fisheries Division plans to release a total of 1,100 salmon into the Shetucket River and the Naugatuck River. An additional 200 salmon will be released into two lakes, Crystal Lake (Ellington) and Mount Tom Pond (Morris/Litchfield/Washington).
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10/9/09

Shetucket River Habitat Enhancement Project Completed

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the completion of a riverine habitat enhancement project within the Shetucket River in Sprague adjacent to the DEP-owned Salt Rock Campground. This project involved adding large woody habitat to the river in the form of three "Constructed Log Jam" and three "Floating Log Cover" type habitat structures that were then secured in place.
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10/1/09

DEP Offers Fall Outdoor Safety Tips

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a safety reminder today for all outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters and non-hunters alike.
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10/1/09

DEP announces Opening Days of Upcoming Fall Firearms Hunting Seasons

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the Opening Days of upcoming fall firearms hunting seasons. Peak hunting occurs during early morning and late afternoon, primarily during the period from mid-October through mid-December.
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9/29/09

Connecticut DEP Announces New On-line Tools to Assist Municipalities, School, and Residents to Develop Strong and Effective Recycling Programs

The Connecticut Department Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced a series of new web pages to help residents, municipalities and schools better understand how to develop strong and effective recycling programs. The new sections, prepared by the DEP’s Source Reduction and Recycling Program, include the Municipal Recycling Resource Center, Grade School Recycling Resources and a number of new pages on waste reduction, reuse, zero waste and litter. Other pages recently added include Climate Change and Waste, Event Recycling and Collection Containers and Bins.
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9/25/09

National Hunting and Fishing Day in Connecticut Sept. 26

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has recognized Saturday, September 26, 2009, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Connecticut. This special day to celebrate the continuing conservation successes of hunters and anglers is observed on the fourth Saturday of every September. It was initiated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and formalized by Congress in 1971.
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9/24/09

State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus In New Canaan

The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in New Canaan on September 16 tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first positive mosquitoes identified in New Canaan by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) this year.
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9/24/09

DEP Announces Fall Trout Stocking

FALL…when cool, crisp days, clear blue skies, bright white clouds, and vibrant foliage provide a spectacular backdrop for trout fishing! And to complete the picture, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has begun its annual autumn trout stockings. During September and October, DEP expects to release more than 36,000 trout into selected waters throughout the state. Among the areas scheduled for stocking this fall are twenty-two lakes and ponds, eight Trout Parks, and sixteen rivers and streams including fourteen Trout Management Areas (TMA).
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9/24/09

Celebrate Halloween with the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill on Saturday, October 31

What is scarier than dinosaurs? Bring your family and friends to Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and spend your day in the early Jurassic period. Join Smokey Bear and Dilly the Dilophosaurus for a day of indoor and outdoor fun as you participate in activities throughout the park. Come in costume and bring your camera to capture memories that will last forever. Children and youth (up to age 12) will receive non-edible "treats."
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9/23/09

Governor Rell Announces Draft Regulations for State's `E-Wate' Recycling System

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has formally proposed regulations to establish a recycling system for "e-waste" – old computers, monitors, printers and other electronic devices – that will be paid for by the manufacturers of the devices.
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9/23/09

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Announces "Show Your Colors, Connecticut"

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the second annual "Show Your Colors, Connecticut" photo opportunity for amateur photographers in Connecticut.
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9/22/09

State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for EEE Virus in Four Towns

The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in Darien, Shelton, South Windsor, and Voluntown on September 14-16 tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE). These are the first EEE positive mosquitoes identified in these four towns by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) this year.
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9/22/09

CT DEP Announces Revolutionary War, Re-Enactment at Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, Event takes place during weekend of September 26-27

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a Revolutionary War re-enactment at Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, during the weekend of September 26 – 27, 2009.
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9/17/09

Governor Rell: State Closely Tracking Cases of EEE-Carrying Mosquitoes

In a statewide conference call today, Governor M. Jodi Rell updated local health and chief elected officials on the state’s efforts in monitoring the growing number of mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.
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9/17/09

Connecticut DEP Announces Fall Foliage Website is Now Available

With the first official day of autumn arriving shortly, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Fall Foliage website is available at www.ct.gov/dep/foliage.
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9/16/09

Governor Rell: State Closely Monitoring Growing Cases of EEE-Carrying Mosquitoes

"Through our statewide mosquito trapping program, we have determined that the virus has now been identified in human-biting mosquitoes. It is essential that citizens take every precaution to avoid mosquito bites over the next few weeks and that means trying to avoid going outdoors at dusk when mosquitoes are most active," Governor Rell said.
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9/16/09

705 Acres on Skiff Mountain Protected from Development

Six properties on Skiff Mountain in northwest Connecticut will be permanently protected from development, The Trust for Public Land announced today. Combined, the properties total 705 acres and all are now protected from future development through conservation easements funded by the U.S. Forest Service Forest Legacy Program. The State of Connecticut will manage the easements.
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9/11/09

State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus in East Haven

The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that mosquitoes trapped in East Haven on August 31 tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).  These are the first identified in East Haven by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) this year.
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9/8/09

Governor Rell Nominates Acting DEP Commissioner Marrella for Permanent Role as Agency Head

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she has nominated Acting Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Amey W. Marrella to serve as permanent DEP Commissioner.
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9/8/09

Attention Deer and Turkey Hunters

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced new regulations that will affect deer and turkey hunting this upcoming season. The regulations concerning the tagging and reporting of deer and turkeys harvested by hunters have undergone significant changes. The new regulations are designed to make the purchase of deer and turkey permits more convenient for sportsmen, as well as save money on the printing and distribution of permits and tags and improve harvest monitoring methods.
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