Connecticut Department of Energy

Preliminary testing results detected elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in fish from the Farmington River after firefighting foam spilled into the river from Bradley International Airport in June.

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” have been linked to health risks ranging from developmental effects in fetuses and infants and certain forms of cancer.

A chemical spill into the Farmington River has become the catalyst for one of Connecticut’s most pressing environmental health threats.

Two Connecticut lawmakers are calling for a bear hunt after a hiker was injured by a black bear in the woods in Southbury on Saturday.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials are investigating after a hiker was injured by a black bear in the woods on Saturday.

Monday marked the first day of fall, but warm weather could delay peak foliage colors this year.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released its predictions for the fall foliage this year.

Multiple state parks have reached capacity and are now closed to new vehicles on Sunday.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation officers are increasing on-water patrolling to target boaters under the influence.

Multiple state parks including Hammonasset and Rocky Neck have reached capacity on Thursday and are now closed to new vehicles as people celebrate Independence Day.

Several state parks including Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme and Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden have reached capacity on Sunday and are now closed to new vehicles.

Police are warning hikers near Scantic River Park West in Enfield to be aware of an aggressive animal after a person was attacked Sunday morning.

Multiple state parks have reached capacity on Memorial Day.

East Lyme Fire is investigating after a garage structure housing multiple oil trucks caught fire and suffered significant damage.

It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors, but experts are warning Connecticut residents to do so with caution as mosquito season begins.

Environmental Conservation Police have arrested two teens in connection with vandalism at construction trailers at Milford’s Silver Sands State Park in March.

A road and bridge are closed after a roof partially collapsed at an abandoned mill in Pawcatuck and landed in the Pawcatuck River on Monday morning.

Investigators now say the fires that damaged two construction trailers at Silver Sands State Park in Milford on Sunday were intentionally set and a reward is being offered for information, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

A man was taken to St. Francis Hospital after getting rescued from the Connecticut River in Enfield on Sunday.

A fire took place at Yale University’s Klein lab on Sunday, causing a hazardous material concern.