Natural Resources
DEEP COVID-19 Response: DEEP is striving to continue to carry out its mission and provide services while keeping both the public and our workforce safe. COVID-19 Updates CT State Parks and Forests | DEEP Announces Precautionary Closures of Some Public Spaces
Connecticut is a state rich with natural resources and a great diversity of habitat, landscapes, plant life, and wildlife. From the coastline of Long Island Sound, to the Litchfield Hills, the Connecticut River Valley and the Eastern Highlands, DEEP works to protect and preserve the natural resources and scenic beauty that make Connecticut a special place to live, work, or visit.
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Housatonic River Basin Natural Resources Restoration Plan
Fisheries
Fish Connecticut | Fishing Guide | Learn to Fish | Take a Friend Fishing | Return of the Tiger Trout | Get Your Fishing License Online | and more....
Wildlife
Learn About Wildlife | Wildlife Problems | Hunting and Trapping | Endangered Species | Habitat Management for Wildlife | Online Licensing | Public Hunting Maps | and more….
Forestry
Forest Protection (Fire, Insects and Disease) | Landowner Assistance | State Lands Management | Urban and Community Forestry | Letterboxing | Tree Identification | and more….
Insects and Invertebrates
Mosquitoes | Ticks | Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | and more….
Wetlands and Water Resources
Long Island Sound | Ground Water | Lakes and Ponds | Rivers and Streams | Wetlands | and more….
Geology
Connecticut Geological Survey | Bedrock Core Repository | Geological Survey Publications | Radon | and more….
Related
Invasive Species | Plants | Open Space | Environmental Conservation Police | Maps and GIS Data
The DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources celebrated 150 Years of Natural Resource Conservation in Connecticut in 2016. We looked back at our history and also forward to the future of natural resources in our state. Check out our historical timeline Connecticut Bureau of Natural Resources Through the Years and see what it was like "Then and Now."
