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DEEP makes arrest in boating accident that left 1 dead, several others injured in Portland
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said they have arrested a man in connection to a boating accident that left one dead and several others injured in Portland last year. Officials said they arrested Kerry Sheltra, 55, for his role in the deadly single-vessel boat accident. It happened on July 10, 2022 just north of Petzold’s Marina….
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Drivers warned to look out for moose spotted near I-91 in Windsor Locks
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is issuing a warning after a moose was seen in Windsor Locks near Interstate 91. Drivers should be on the lookout for a moose that was spotted near exit 40 off I-91 South on Tuesday night. There are around 100 moose in Connecticut and they can wander onto roadways, causing a…
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DEEP water quality monitoring aims to keep swimmers safe
As Connecticut gets a $236,000 renewed federal grant to test water quality, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is one agency that will use some of that funding to continue monitoring bacteria levels at state beaches and parks.
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DEEP water quality monitoring aims to keep swimmers safe from bacteria
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will use some funding from a renewed federal grant to continue monitoring bacteria levels at state beaches and parks.
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DEEP water quality monitoring aims to keep swimmers safe from bacteria
As Connecticut gets a $236,000 renewed federal grant to test water quality, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is one agency that will use some of that funding to continue monitoring bacteria levels at state beaches and parks. DEEP seasonal employees take water samples from areas like Gay City State Park in Hebron, where a crew was out Tuesday….
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Watch out for invasive spotted lanternflies hitching a ride on cars
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is warning drivers to check their vehicles for the invasive spotted lanternfly. The species often travels by attaching to car interiors, wheel wells and truck beds and caps. They cause severe damage to trees and crops. DOT has posted signs at Connecticut rest areas advising travelers to kill spotted lanternflies if you catch them hitching…
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CT firefighters to assist in battling Montana wildfires
Members of the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew have traveled to western Montana to assist with national and Canadian wildfire response, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday. The CIFC is a volunteer firefighting team, organized under the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The organization participates in a reciprocal aid program, meaning that the crew assists in fire emergencies in different…
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Rifle and ammunition stolen from inside EnCon police officer's car in Wallingford
Police are investigating after a person allegedly stole a rifle and ammunition from inside an EnCon police officer’s car in Wallingford last week. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said one of their officers had a state-issued rifle and ammunition stolen from their police vehicle while it was parked and locked at a private home. The incident...
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Man reported missing out of Old Lyme is found dead in Connecticut River
Connecticut State Police said a man reported missing in their town was found dead in the Connecticut River on Monday. Authorities said a silver alert was issued for 56-year-old David Hickie, who was reported missing on July 10. State police said a search for Hickie was inconclusive but later on Monday night, firefighters and EnCon Police responded to the Connecticut…
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DEEP Warns Drivers to Watch Out for Moose Near Highways After Recent Sighting
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…
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New Vehicle Monitors Air Quality in Conn.
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…
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DEEP Unveils Community Air Monitoring Vehicle for Air Quality Awareness Week
The state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection is kicking off Air Quality Awareness Week by unveiling a community air monitoring vehicle.
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CT Wildlife Officials Warn Drivers to Watch For Moose
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.
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With Rising Temperatures, Officials Stress Cold Water Safety
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...
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With Rising Temperatures, Officials Stress Cold Water Safety
As temperatures start to climb, officials are reminding people that the water temperature is still dangerously cold.
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Face the Facts: DEEP Commissioner Talks About Plan to Address Trash Crisis
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes is discussing the governor’s plan to address the state’s current trash crisis.
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DEEP's ‘State of the Bears' Report Shows More Bear Break-Ins in 2022
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.
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DEEP's ‘State of the Bears' Report Shows More Bear Break-Ins in 2022
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…
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DEEP Looks to Hire Seasonal Staff Ahead of Warm Weather
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,…
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After Years of Uncertainty, State to Invest $7 Million in Seaside State Park
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.