Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Land and Environment
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Connecticut is a state rich with natural resources and a great diversity of habitat, landscapes, plant life, and wildlife.
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Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) regulates the rates and quality of services provided by Connecticut's investor-owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies. It is also the franchising authority for the state's cable television companies.
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Climate change presents a threat to the health and safety of everyone who lives, works, and plays in Connecticut. We are making significant progress in reducing statewide emissions of harmful greenhouse gases while simultaneously assuring that Connecticut enjoys a cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy future, supporting economic and job growth and providing improved quality of life.
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Consumers can access the latest heating oil and propane price surveys and the Connecticut Energy Price Report, which tracks changes in energy prices over the past year for crude oil and heating oil, gasoline, propane, natural gas, and electricity.
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Homeowners who smell natural or propane gas inside or outside their homes should contact their utility company immediately. If the smell is strong inside, residents are encouraged to leave their homes and call from outside. If the odor outside is strong or the homeowner hears the sound of escaping gas, move away from the source and then call.
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Proper management - handling, use and disposal - of materials including pesticides, mercury, PCBs and petroleum products protects the quality of our environment and public safety.
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Take control of your energy costs and consider renewable energy options by selecting an electric supplier that's right for you.
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Lean more about Long Island Sound's tides and currents, whose water rises and falls every 12 hours. View approximate tidal differences for Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River (based on Old Saybrook) location, and access the current Tide Table.
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Emergency Response and Spill Prevention
The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) provides the CT DEEP Emergency Spill hotline information along with definitions of what constitutes a spill and what is considered an environmental emergency.
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Connecticut's forests and trees add immensely to the quality of life for the people of the state. They filter the air that we breathe, safeguard private and public drinking water sources, produce locally grown forest products, provide essential habitat for wildlife, and moderate summer and winter temperatures near homes. They also provide a spectacular annual display of fall color across our landscape.
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A Greenways is a corridor of open space that may protect natural resources, preserve scenic landscapes and historical resources or offer opportunities for recreation or non-motorized transportation. Come explore Connecticut's Greenways.
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Wild animals can cause a variety of problems including taking up residence in areas where they are unwanted, posing a threat to human safety, and damaging crops, livestock or property. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division can often resolve such problems by providing advice over the telephone or through the mail, but a substantial number of situations require direct action by a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO).
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Environmental Permits and Licenses
The state issues various permits and licenses around land and environment use and waste disposal. Access forms, instructions and guidance on land and water use and waste and materials management.
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The state conducts a variety of research and management programs to protect and restore endangered, threatened and special concern species in Connecticut. Hundreds of environmental reviews are conducted each year to determine the impact of proposed development projects on state listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.
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Take action to save money and energy, benefit from renewable energy, and improve the comfort of your home. Find advice, resources and funding to complete energy-saving and clean energy improvements.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
