Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Environmental Protection and Natural Resources
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Proper management - handling, use and disposal - of materials including pesticides, mercury, PCBs and petroleum products protects the quality of our environment and public safety.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Lean more about Long Island Sound's tides and currents, whose water rises and falls every 12 hours. View approximate tidal differences for Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River (based on Old Saybrook) location, and access the current Tide Table.
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Emergency Response and Spill Prevention
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) provides the CT DEEP Emergency Spill hotline information along with definitions of what constitutes a spill and what is considered an environmental emergency.
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Connecticut's forests and trees add immensely to the quality of life for the people of the state. They filter the air that we breathe, safeguard private and public drinking water sources, produce locally grown forest products, provide essential habitat for wildlife, and moderate summer and winter temperatures near homes. They also provide a spectacular annual display of fall color across our landscape.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
A Greenways is a corridor of open space that may protect natural resources, preserve scenic landscapes and historical resources or offer opportunities for recreation or non-motorized transportation. Come explore Connecticut's Greenways.
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Environmental Permits and Licenses
The state issues various permits and licenses around land and environment use and waste disposal. Access forms, instructions and guidance on land and water use and waste and materials management.
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The state conducts a variety of research and management programs to protect and restore endangered, threatened and special concern species in Connecticut. Hundreds of environmental reviews are conducted each year to determine the impact of proposed development projects on state listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.
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Dams and their associated reservoirs provide mechanical and hydroelectric power, municipal water supply sources, flood control protection and recreational amenities. They must be appropriately maintained and repaired to assure their safety and integrity. Failure of a dam can result in loss of life, considerable loss of property and loss of income.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
