March 10, 2011

Honolulu – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces a fishing season closure for Deep 7 bottomfish species in State marine waters, effective March 12 through August 31, 2011. Deep 7 bottomfish species include onaga, opakapaka, ehu, kalekale, gindai, lehi and hapu‘upu‘u. During the closed season, commercial and non-commercial fishing for Deep 7 […]

Applications Due on May 26 The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that approximately $2.7 million in settlement funds are available for projects to help preserve or acquire groundwater resources in the Quinnipiac River Basin. The settlement money is from a case involving natural resources damage at the Old Southington Landfill Federal Superfund

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reminds boaters of potential dangerous conditions since many of Connecticut’s waterways are at or near flood stage. The characteristics of the waterways can change dramatically and become extremely dangerous during flooding conditions, even for experienced boaters or paddlers. As a precaution, boaters should not enter waters where the