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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is warning drivers to watch out for moose after one was spotted in close proximity to two highways in the state. Officials said a moose was spotted in the area of Routes 63 and 73 in Watertown, which is about five miles away from Interstate 84 and Route 8. Drivers are told to…

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is kicking off Air Quality Awareness Week by unveiling a Community Air Monitoring Vehicle. This is a one-of-a-kind custom built vehicle in the United States that is configured specifically for Connecticut to detect and record in real-time the concentration of 16 different air pollutants. DEEP says the goal here is to further…

The state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection is kicking off Air Quality Awareness Week by unveiling a community air monitoring vehicle.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are warning drivers to be more alert for moose because they’re more active during this time of year.

With boaters and paddleboarders taking advantage of rising temperatures in Connecticut this week, the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding people that the water is still dangerously cold. “Even though the air temperatures are warming up, our water temperatures are not keeping pace with that temperature,” said Emily Picard, a safety representative in DEEP’s boating...

As temperatures start to climb, officials are reminding people that the water temperature is still dangerously cold.

DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes is discussing the governor’s plan to address the state’s current trash crisis.

We are just weeks away from spring and that means bears across Connecticut will be getting out of hibernation. State wildlife officials released their State of the Bears report ahead of spring.

We are just weeks away from spring and that means bears across Connecticut will be getting out of hibernation. State wildlife officials released their State of the Bears report ahead of spring. From breaking into homes to crashing a birthday party, these are just some of the ways bears have made their entrance to people across Connecticut last year and…

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is looking to hire staff ahead of the spring and summer season. They’re looking for people who enjoy spending time outdoors, conserving and providing access to state parks and outdoor areas. Employees would make between $15 and $19 an hour and would work outdoors in areas such as lifeguarding, maintenance, conservation,…

The Connecticut DEEP announced Wednesday that it will invest $7 million to renovate Seaside State Park, a coastline park that many in southeastern Connecticut believe has been forgotten by the state for a decade.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced Wednesday that it will invest $7 million to renovate Seaside State Park, a coastline park that many in southeastern Connecticut believe has been forgotten by the state for a decade. The funding is part of Governor Ned Lamont’s Restore CT State Parks plan. The $7 million will fund the removal…

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection named the 2022 top angler. Daniel Echols made history by catching all 22 species in the division’s year-long challenge.

A roaming deer is the talk of the town in Naugatuck after neighbors noticed something wasn’t right. That deer has a plastic container stuck on its head. “It was like this is out of this world. I can’t believe this is happening. How did this piece of garbage get on to her head?” Naugatuck resident Courtney Toran asked. It’s...

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they were called to the scene of an oil spill into the Naugatuck River in Ansonia on Thursday. A DEEP spokesperson said they responded to a reported oil spill that was discovered during demolition activity at the former Brass Mill property on North Main Street. Officials determined that a water main…

The new year is going to start with a sunny, mild day, which will be perfect for taking one of several First Day hikes across the state. Connecticut residents are encouraged to get outside to walk and hike and enjoy nature on Jan. 1 as the state takes part in celebrating America’s State Parks First Day Hikes.  “Starting off the new year...

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is investigating after getting a report of a bobcat attack at a Columbia home on Friday. Environmental Conservation Police said a man reported that a bobcat had been under his truck when it attacked his leg. Authorities said the man kicked the animal off and went inside his home. He later sought…

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they’re investigating a fuel spill that happened in North Stonington Monday afternoon. DEEP officials and Kropp Environmental Contractors, Inc., based in Franklin, are at the scene of the Pilot Travel Center working to clean up a diesel fuel spill. Authorities said a tractor-trailer that was filling up their tank...

Route 44 reopened in Norfolk Friday afternoon, nearly a full week after a truck rollover and gas spill shut it down. The tanker truck rolled over on Route 44 near Maple Avenue around 6 a.m. Saturday. The truck was carrying 8,200 gallons of gasoline, all of which spilled onto lawns, and into storm drains in the area. Gasoline seeped into…

Statewide cleanup efforts continue in Norfolk after a truck accident spilled thousands of gallons of gasoline this past Saturday morning. “When you lose 8,200 gallons of gasoline, all at the same time, that’s a big event,” said Richard Scalora, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) supervising emergency response coordinator. One DEEP official said that in 15 years, this is…