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The Department of Environmental Protection administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the July 4th holiday and on Monday, July 6 for a state furlough day. 

State parks will be open Friday and Monday as well as over the weekend. 

 
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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Connecticut DEP Announces Saltwater Fishing License Now Required In Connecticut
  The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that a saltwater fishing license, now required by state law to fish in Long Island Sound, can be conveniently purchased online through the DEP Web site.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Nesting Shorebirds Need Special Protection Over Fourth-of-July Weekend And Throughout The Summer Beach Season
  The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced measures to protect birds that live on the coast or shore and asked the public's cooperation in ensuring the safety of these species.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Top Prizes Awarded At DEP Great Park Pursuit 2009 Finale
  After visiting six different parks and forests throughout the state as part of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Great Park Pursuit adventure - which was back for a fourth year of play - 142 families recently gathered at Kettletown State Park, Southbury to participate in final challenges in the multi-week game.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Morris Vote Ends State Lease For Bantam Boat Launch Facility Now Open Only To Morris Residents
  As a result of a town meeting vote in Morris to terminate an agreement with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Bantam Lake boat launch is now open only to residents of Morris and DEP has ended its operation of that facility.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Governor Rell Applauds EPA Approval Of California Auto Emissions Standards
  Governor M. Jodi Rell today hailed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to approve California's request for stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles, calling the decision an important step forward in efforts to address climate change that will mean the sale of cleaner, greener cars in Connecticut.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
DEP Administrative Offices Closed Friday And Monday
  The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that all of its administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6 as a result of the celebration of the July 4 holiday on Friday and a state furlough day Monday.
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