October

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• 10/4/2017 DEEP Announces Temporary Repairs Will Be Made to Pachaug Pond Dam, Griswold

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that immediate temporary repairs will be made to Pachaug Pond Dam, Griswold, to address increases in the rate of seepage of water through the masonry wall of the spillway.

• 10/3/2017 Become a FeederWatcher for the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby

  Know the difference between American goldfinch and yellow warbler?

• 10/16/2017 Positive Mosquitoes for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Detected in Eastern Connecticut

  The State Mosquito Management Program announced today that mosquitoes trapped in two eastern Connecticut Towns: Hampton and Voluntown have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.

• 10/29/2017 DEEP Seeks Comments on Waste System Modernization Reviewing Proposals to Repurpose Hartford MIRA Facility

  What happens to trash from towns in the Greater Hartford area could be much different in the future –from the looks of concepts submitted by three developers vying to work with the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA).

• 10/1/2017 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reunion On Sunday October 8 in Stafford Springs

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the 8th Annual CT Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reunion will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 at the CT CCC Museum on 166 Chestnut Hill Rd. (Rt. 190), Stafford Springs.

• 10/29/2017 Five Connecticut State Parks Closed Today Due to Storm Damage

  The following parks will be closed today due to overnight storm damage that includes trees and power lines down and and/or no access to park.

• 10/29/2017 Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Makes Recommendation on Disposal of Fall Leaves

  As leaves are falling from the trees, CT DEEP reminds residents that there are good alternatives to raking leaves – and that it is against the law to burn them.

• 10/30/2017 Gov. Malloy Signs Millstone Bill and Encourages Dominion's Participation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed Senate Bill 1501, An Act Concerning Zero Carbon Procurement, which was approved last week by the Connecticut General Assembly.

• 10/11/2017 Life Jackets Increase Chances of Surviving Boating Accidents Especially as Waters Cool in Fall

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds all boaters that from October 1 – May 31, Connecticut law requires anyone using a manually propelled vessel – such as a kayak, canoe, stand up paddleboard or rowboat – to wear a proper fitting life jacket at all times.

• 10/18/2017 DEEP Announces $183,000 in Federal Grant Funds Available for Clean Diesel Projects

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the availability of $183,000 in federal funds for grants to local and state governments, as well as businesses and organizations, who want to replace large, older diesel engines with electric or newer, cleaner-burning engines.

• 10/9/2017 Motorists, Watch for Deer and Moose this Fall

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways, especially during early morning and evening hours.

• 10/25/2017 Dr. Lucianne Lavin, PhD to speak at Kellogg Environmental Center Derby

  November is Native American Heritage Month and Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites you to attend a special presentation, by Lucianne Lavin, PhD, Director of Research and Collections for the Institute for American Indian Studies, on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, Connecticut.

• 10/29/2017 State Announces Series of Public Meetings On Draft Connecticut State Water Plan

  What water issues are Connecticut residents most concerned about?

• 10/3/2017 Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby

  Have a Phantas-tic time at the Osborne Homestead Museum with a special Halloween scavenger hunt and tour on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 10/9/2017 Gov. Malloy, Lt. Gov. Wyman and Commissioner Klee Condemn the Trump Administration's Decision to Repeal the Clean Power Plan

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Rob Klee released the following statements regarding the announcement made by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt that the Trump administration has decided to repeal the Clean Power Plan.