Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Land and Environment
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The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Station scientists are committed to improving agricultural productivity, environmental quality and the well being of the population.
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The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Publications
Find all CAES current and past publications, booklets, brochures, flyers, and more.
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The state has prepared a list describing various types of living arrangements available for senior citizens, depending on their level of self-sufficiency. The Rental Housing for the Elderly Program also provides eligible older adults and persons with disabilities with affordable housing.
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The Connecticut Siting Council has legal jurisdiction over the siting of power facilities, transmission lines, hazardous wastes facilities, telecommunications towers, and other types of infrastructures.
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How Connecticut Uses Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources are continuously replenished on Earth. Sources of renewable energy include wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower and forms of biomass. Incentives and innovative low-cost financing are available to encourage homeowners, companies, municipalities, and other institutions to use renewable energy.
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Small and large businesses alike have an opportunity to save money and promote sustainable business practices through recycling and waste reduction programs provided by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Access resources for the business community to help staff, facilities personnel, "green teams" and waste management coordinators develop strong and comprehensive recycling and waste recovery programs.
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Floodplain management information including floodplain construction, FEMA, flood insurance and mitigation planning.
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Find information related to petroleum products including residential fuel oil tanks, marine terminals, Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), emergency response and spill prevention.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
What Do I Do With...? A Guide for Those Not-So-Common Household Items
There are many ways to reuse or recycle items that are no longer of use to us in our homes. Reusing or recycling can reduce the amount and toxicity of the garbage that is disposed in our state.
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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 -
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 -
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.
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Reporting an Environmental Concern or Problem
Many environmental issues including concerns about trash, litter, noise, recycling pickup, and household chemical disposal (paints, pesticides, oils, etc.) are handled at the local level. Before contacting the Department of Energy and Environment Protection (DEEP), you should first try contacting your local selectmen, code enforcement officers, health department, or fire or police officials. Environmental emergencies should be reported directly to DEEP.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you.
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Coastal Hazards in Connecticut
Coastal hazards have always been an issue for Connecticut due in part to high levels of population and development along the coast. Learn more about storms, flooding, erosion and the effects climate change may have on these and how to manage risk for your community and/or your property.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
