{"id":289,"date":"2017-09-12T08:27:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T12:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/?page_id=289"},"modified":"2024-12-10T12:31:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T17:31:50","slug":"environment-research-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/environment-research-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Environment research guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n<h1 class=\"comm-title\">Environment<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"comm-subtitle\">research guide<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 lib-img-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Environment-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Environment-cropped.jpg 875w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Environment-cropped-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Environment-cropped-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\"><div class=\"menu-sidebarmenu-container\"><ul id=\"menu-sidebarmenu\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-19\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-home menu-item-19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-170\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/research-guides\/\">Research Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-21\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-21\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/databases\">Databases<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-22\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/periodicals\">Periodicals<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1159\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/lib\/about-the-library\/\">About the Library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Table of contents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#recentreports\">Recent OLR Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#websites\">Websites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#periodical\">Periodicals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#databases\">Databases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#referenceworks\">Reference works<\/a><\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"#mandatedreports\">Mandated reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#otherresources\">Specific items in the library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"recentreports\"><\/a>Recent OLR Reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p>The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Environment Committee\u2019s subject areas include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">State Laws on Residential Wood Heater Emissions &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2026\/rpt\/pdf\/2026-R-0018.pdf?t=1768489914965\">2026-R-0018<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Restriction &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0139.pdf\">2025-R-0139<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Wetlands Buffer Zones in New England &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0115.pdf\">2025-R-0115<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Mine Safety and Health Administration &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0140.pdf\"> 2025-R-0140<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">2025 Acts Affecting Environment &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0110.pdf\">2025-R-0110<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Regulation of Aquifers, Seismic Activity, and Protected\u00a0 Species &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0119.pdf\">2025-R-0119<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">2025 Acts Affecting Animals and Agriculture &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0104.pdf\">2025-R-0104<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">&#8220;Rolling Coal&#8221; State Laws and Penalties &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0088.pdf\">2025-R-0088<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Animal Control Officers &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2025\/rpt\/pdf\/2025-R-0044.pdf\">2025-R-0044<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Issue Brief: PFAS &#8220;Forever Chemicals&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cga.ct.gov\/2024\/rpt\/pdf\/2024-R-0198.pdf\">2024-R-0198<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"websites\"><\/a>Websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong>State agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/caes\/site\/default.asp\">Agricultural Experiment Station<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/doag\/site\/default.asp\">Dept. of Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/deep\/site\/default.asp\">Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>State boards, commissions, and task forces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctgreenbank.com\/\">Connecticut Green Bank<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/ceq\/site\/default.asp\">Council on Environmental Quality<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/csc\/site\/default.asp\">Siting Council<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/env\/taskforce.asp?TF=20130925_Task%20Force%20Concerning%20the%20Sale%20of%20Cats%20and%20Dogs%20at%20CT%20Pet%20Shops%20from%20Inhumane%20Origins%20(Archive)\">Task Force Concerning the Sale of Cats and Dogs at CT Pet Shops from Inhumane Origins<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/pd\/taskforce.asp?TF=20141001_Task%20Force%20for%20Humane%20Treatment%20of%20Animals%20in%20Municipal%20and%20Regional%20Shelters\">Task Force for Humane Treatment of Animals in Municipal and Regional Shelters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Federal government<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\">Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EPA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/aboutepa\/epa-region-1-new-england\">Region 1 (New England)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\">Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/\">U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/\">Fish and Wildlife Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/default.htm\">National Center for Environmental Health<\/a> at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/index.cfm\">National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences<\/a> at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwr.usace.army.mil\/\">Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>American Bar Association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/environment_energy_resources.html\">Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p>American Bar Association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanbar.org\/groups\/environment_energy_resources\/committees\/ccsde\/\">Committee on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Ecosystems<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasda.org\/\">National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalaglawcenter.org\/\">National Agricultural Law Center<\/a> at the University of Arkansas School of Law<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other online resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>University of Vermont Law School <a href=\"https:\/\/environmentalresearch.vermontlaw.edu\/index.cfm\">directory of online resources on environmental law<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Michigan State University College of Law\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.animallaw.info\/\">Animal Legal and Historical Center<\/a> &#8211; sources of animal law, including cases, statutes, articles, and more<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.ctstatelibrary.org\/hg\/aerialphotos\">Photographs from aerial surveys of Connecticut<\/a> at the Connecticut State Library<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"periodical\"><\/a>Periodicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ctcase.org\/the-bulletin\/\">CASE Bulletin<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ctwoodlands.org\/our-work\/publications\/ct-woodlands-magazine\/\">CT Woodlands<\/a> \u2013 CT Forest and Park Association; print subscription.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"databases\"><\/a>Databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/researchitct.org\/classiccollege\/\">GreenFILE<\/a> (the database is under \u201cHealth and Science\u201d on the linked page) \u2013 from EBSCO: <em>\u201cGreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records.\u201d<\/em> Free access from your desk, or off-campus with a Connecticut public library card.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsl.org\/environment-and-natural-resources\/state-bill-tracking-database\">NCSL Environment and Natural Resources Bill Tracking Database<\/a> \u2013 from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2008-present.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubag.nal.usda.gov\/\">PubAg<\/a> \u2013 from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture\u2019s National Agricultural Library: <em>\u201cPubAg contains full-text articles relevant to the agricultural sciences, along with citations to peer-reviewed journal articles with links to publisher sites and elsewhere for full-text access \u2026 PubAg covers all of the core topics of the agricultural sciences including nutrition, food safety, food quality, animal and crop production and protection, natural resources, sustainable agricultural systems, rural development, agricultural economic and policy issues, agricultural imports and exports, agricultural statistics, extramural research, and Extension education.\u201d<\/em> Free access.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/environmentalhealth.html\">MedlinePlus Environmental Health<\/a> \u2013 from the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services). Articles, summaries, statistics, and other resources on environmental health topics. Free access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"mandatedreports\"><\/a>Mandated reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p><strong><em>Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Contact the library for these and other reports.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Actual or suspected instances of animal neglect or cruelty \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Children and Families; pursuant to CGS 17a-100c<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Alternative-fueled and electric state fleet vehicles, unmet requirements \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to CGS 4a-67d(i)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/PA21-088_s.5.pdf\">Approval process for maintenance marine dredging projects<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Approval process for maintenance marine dredging projects<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to PA 21-88 s.5<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2024\/PA23-204_s.140.pdf\">Batterson Park study<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Batterson Park study<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to PA 23-204<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/EOSWEB_Linked_Documents\/2017\/PA16-017_s.6.pdf\">Best management practices for farmers using seeds treated with neonicotinoid insecticides<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Best management practices for farmers using seeds treated with neonicotinoid insecticides<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Agriculture; pursuant to PA 16-17 s.6<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Clean Air Act fee and state expenditures \u2013 annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 14-49b<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2024\/CCDF_2023.pdf\">Commission on Connecticut\u2019s Development and Future final report<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Commission on Connecticut\u2019s Development and Future final report<\/span> \u2013 pursuant to PA 21-29 s.13 and PA 22-74 s.22<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Complaints re. hunting in proximity to certain areas \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to CGS 26-67c<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Connecticut animal population control program annual report \u2013 by the Dept. of Agriculture; pursuant to CGS 22-380k<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Connecticut Clean Economy Council biennial report on work, findings, and recommendations \u2013 pursuant to CGS 22a-200g<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2026\/PA22-054_s.6.pdf\">Connecticut Dog License Working Group report<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Connecticut Dog License Working Group report<\/span> \u2013 published by the CT Dept. of Agriculture and CT Town Clerks Association; pursuant to PA 22-54 s.6<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Connecticut Grown promotional initiatives \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Agriculture; pursuant to CGS 22-38a<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Connecticut state open space report \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to CGS 23-8(b)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2022\/SA21-023.pdf\">Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) staffing<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) staffing<\/span> \u2013 by DEEP; pursuant to SA 21-23<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Distillate Advisory Board progress report (heating oil) \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Consumer Protection; pursuant to CGS 16a-21b(g)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2024\/SA23-007.pdf\">Eelgrass Working Group recommendations<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Eelgrass Working Group recommendations<\/span> \u2013 pursuant to SA 23-7<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Energy Efficiency Board programs and operations \u2013 annual report by the Energy Efficiency Board; pursuant to CGS 16-245m(d)(3)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Environmental quality in Connecticut \u2013 annual report by the Council on Environmental Quality; pursuant to CGS 22a-12<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2026\/PA24-151_s.63_2026.pdf\">Evaluating and monitoring carbon storage and sequestration along Connecticut roadways<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Evaluating and monitoring carbon storage and sequestration along Connecticut roadways<\/span> \u2013 by the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources; pursuant to PA 24-151 s.63<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2023\/PA13-042_s.4.pdf\">Evaluation of Connecticut\u2019s mattress stewardship program<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Evaluation of Connecticut\u2019s mattress stewardship program<\/span> \u2013 by DEEP; pursuant to PA 13-42 s.4<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2024\/PA23-204_s.158.pdf\">Food insecurity strategic plan<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Food insecurity strategic plan<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Economic and Community Development; pursuant to PA 23-204 s.158<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Food security annual report \u2013 by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity; pursuant to CGS 17b-790c<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Governor\u2019s Council on Climate Change recommendations \u2013 annual report; pursuant to Malloy EO 46 and Lamont EO 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2021\/GreenerGovCT_progress_report_2021.pdf\">GreenerGovCT report on the implementation of the state sustainability initiative<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">GreenerGovCT report on the implementation of the state sustainability initiative<\/span> \u2013 by the Steering Committee on State Sustainability; pursuant to Lamont EO 1 and CGS 16a-37u<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2020\/PA19-003_s.2.pdf\">Hemp production pilot program status<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Hemp production pilot program status<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Consumer Protection and Dept. of Agriculture; pursuant to PA 19-3 s.2(t)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Invasive Plants Council annual report \u2013 pursuant to CGS 22a-381a(e)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Long Island Sound blue plan (final draft) \u2013 by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to CGS 25-157t<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Nitrogen Credit Advisory Board annual report \u2013 by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to CGS 22a-523(c)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/PA24-082_s.7.pdf\">Nutrition-based programs: plan for common application or portal, data sharing, and increased automatic enrollment or referrals<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Nutrition-based programs: plan for common application or portal, data sharing, and increased automatic enrollment or referrals<\/span>\u00a0&#8211; by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to PA 24-82 s.7<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/PA24-082_s.1.pdf\">Plan for streamlined enrollment of HUSKY A recipients in WIC, SNAP, and farmers&#8217; market programs<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Plan for streamlined enrollment of HUSKY A recipients in WIC, SNAP, and farmers&#8217; market programs<\/span>\u00a0&#8211; by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to PA 24-82 s.1<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/EOSWEB_Linked_Documents\/2017\/PA16-017_s.12.pdf\">Pollinator program<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Pollinator program<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Transportation Bureau of Highway Operations and Maintenance; pursuant to PA 16-17 s.12<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2023\/SA22-011.pdf\">Proceeding to investigate waste-to-energy<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Proceeding to investigate waste-to-energy<\/span> \u2013 by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; pursuant to SA 22-11<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">State water plan status \u2013 annual report by the CT Water Planning Council; pursuant to CGS 22a-352(i)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/DOT_carbon_dioxide_reduction_target_strategic_plan_2025.pdf\">Status of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target and strategic plan<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Status of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target and strategic plan<\/span> \u2013 by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to CGS 13b-23f<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2020\/PA18-181_s.6.pdf\">Synthetic Microfiber Working Group findings<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Synthetic Microfiber Working Group findings<\/span> \u2013 published by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection; pursuant to PA 18-181 s.6<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2020\/PA19-075_s.3(d).pdf\">Transfer Act Working Group report<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Transfer Act Working Group report<\/span> &#8211; pursuant to PA 19-75 s.3(d)<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/PA23-062_s.2.pdf\">Utilization of tire-derived asphalt on state roadways<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Utilization of tire-derived asphalt on state roadways<\/span> \u2013 published by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-62 s.2<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Vegetation management guidelines \u2013 by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-135 s.33<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Water Utility Coordinating Committee planning process for public water systems annual report \u2013 by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to CGS 25-33n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"referenceworks\"><\/a>Reference works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jud.ct.gov\/lawlib\/Notebooks\/Pathfinders\/Dogs.pdf\">Dog Law in Connecticut<\/a> &#8211; research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/deep\/cwp\/view.asp?a=2697&amp;q=578444&amp;deepNav_GID=1631\">Laws and Regulations Regarding Connecticut Trees<\/a> \u2013 compiled by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"otherresources\"><\/a>Other resources in the library&#8217;s collection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lib-content\"><div class=\"display-posts-listing\"><div class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><p class=\"lib-hanging\">Climate change indicators in the United States \u2013 biennial report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Connecticut greenhouse gas emissions inventory \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Economic impacts of Connecticut&#8217;s agricultural industry \u2013 periodic report by the University of Connecticut<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2023\/American_Farmland_Trust_farmland_needed_2021.pdf\">Farmland needed: how Connecticut can help farmers access the land they need to succeed<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Farmland needed: how Connecticut can help farmers access the land they need to succeed<\/span> \u2013 by the American Farmland Trust and the CT Dept. of Agriculture, 2021<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2019\/PFAS_Task_Force_action_plan_2019.pdf\">Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) action plan<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) action plan<\/span> \u2013 by the CT Interagency PFAS Task Force, 2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2023\/APA_Farm-to-School_Program_performance_audit_FY2019_FY2020_FY2021.pdf\">Performance audit: Farm-to-School Program FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Performance audit: Farm-to-School Program FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021<\/span> &#8211; by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2023\/APA_Governor's_Council_for_Agricultural_Development_performance_audit_2011-2020.pdf\">Performance audit: Governor&#8217;s Council for Agricultural Development 2011-2020<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Performance audit: Governor&#8217;s Council for Agricultural Development Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2020<\/span> &#8211; by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2025\/WestCOG_safeguarding_public_water_supply_watersheds_2024.pdf\">Safeguarding public water supply watersheds: local strategies to prevent chemical, petroleum and stormwater contamination of Connecticut&#8217;s drinking water resources<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">Safeguarding public water supply watersheds: local strategies to prevent chemical, petroleum and stormwater contamination of Connecticut&#8217;s drinking water resources<\/span> \u2013 by the Western CT Council of Governments (WestCOG), 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">South Meadows redevelopment considerations study\u00a0\u2013 published by the MIRA Dissolution Authority, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">The state of the bears \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (SCORP) \u2013 periodic report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\"><a class=\"insideonly\" href=\"http:\/\/eosweb\/eosweb_linked_documents\/2024\/CCM_local_flooding_2024.pdf\">A study on understanding and addressing the occurrence of local flooding in Connecticut: final report and recommendations<\/a><span class=\"outsideonly\">A study on understanding and addressing the occurrence of local flooding in Connecticut: final report and recommendations<\/span> &#8211; published by the CT Conference of Municipalities, 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"lib-hanging\">Wildlife diversity program report \u2013 annual report by the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row lib-upd-pho\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 text-center\">\n<p>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/thirdworld\/8317618129\/in\/photolist-dEZY68-UXL7b9-caV7k9-HRuvQe-VjXWsm-V2iiy8\">Chris Burke<\/a>. 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