Black bears program tonight

#Middlebury #Southbury #BlackBears UPDATE: This program was postponed shortly before it was to begin. We will post the new date when it is available. As of 3:45 p.m. today, there ... Continue Reading →

DEEP increases lifeguard pay

#Middlebury #DEEP #LifeguardPay (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced that starting pay for lifeguards has increased to $19/hour, ... Continue Reading →

Learn to be “Bear Aware”

#Middlebury #BlackBears Middlebury bears are out and about. Postings on Facebook show them tearing into garbage bags and even entering residents’ unlocked cars. Please read the ... Continue Reading →

Local youth wins fishing challenge

#Middlebury #DEEP #Fishing   By MARJORIE NEEDHAM New Year’s Eve 2021 marked two special dates for Middlebury resident Noah Savin, a 7-year-old first grader at Middlebury ... Continue Reading →

DEEP seeks nominations, applications

#Middlebury #EnvironmentalJustice #DEEP (HARTFORD) – The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking nominations and applications for membership on a new ... Continue Reading →

Coyote mating season arrives

#Middlebury #Coyotes By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Prospect Police Department posted the following information on Facebook to help residents avoid issues during coyote mating season and ... Continue Reading →

Snowstorm closes state parks & forests

#Middlebury #StateParks All State Parks and Forests Will Be Closed Saturday, January 29 Areas Will Remain Closed on Sunday Until Snow Removal Is Completed  (HARTFORD)— Due to the ... Continue Reading →

DEEP offers aquatic invasive species control grants

#Middlebury #DEEP #AquaticInvasiveSpeciesControl (HARTFORD)—Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced funds are available for projects ... Continue Reading →

DEEP says be bear aware

#Middlebury #Bears #DEEP Each fall, black bears increase their food intake to add fat reserves needed to help them survive winter. The quest for more food makes them very active, so ... Continue Reading →

DEEP, DPH advise no swimming, water recreation for two days

#Middlebury #DEEP (HARTFORD)— The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) on Thursday, September ... Continue Reading →