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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OLD SNEAKERS

CIRCA – Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation

How to recognize water contamination

Interactive: Impacts of Climate Change

Environmental Protection Begins With You!

Link	Source
Water Conservation
Tips for Conserving Water	CT DEEP
Resources for Homeowners with wells	CT DEEP
Ways to save water	CT DEEP
General Conservation	CT DPH
WaterSense	EPA
H2OUSE	California Urban Water Conservation Council
Water Usage Calculator	Alliance for Water Efficiency
American Water Works Association
Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Energize CT
Home Energy Assessment Program	Energize CT
Home Energy Score	US Department of Energy
LED and CFL Light Bulbs	Energize CT
Energy Efficient Appliances	Energize CT
The Renters Guide to Energy Efficiency	Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Energy Efficiency	CT DEEP
Invasive Species
Invasives in Connecticut	CT DEEP
Invasive Plants Initiative	RiverCOG
Aquatic Invasives	CT DEEP
Invasive Plant List	Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group
Invasive Management	USDA
JBoat Cleaning Tips	CT DEEP
Why Do We Care if Non-native Plants Enter Our Water Bodies?	CT DEEP
Releasing Bait and Aquarium Pets	CT DEEP
Best Management Practices for Vessel Decontamination	CT DEEP
Stormwater Management
Municipal Stormwater	CT DEEP
Stormwater Pollution in Essex	Town of Essex
Connecticut MS4 Guide	UConn CLEAR & NEMO
Low Impact Development (LID)
What is LID	CT DEEP
LID and Green Infrastructure	CT DEEP
LID Fact Sheet	CT DEEP
LID and Stormwater Management	CT DEEP
Costs of LID	EPA
Urban Runoff: Low Impact Development	EPA
Smarter, Greener Commuting
Commuter Resources	CT Rides
CT Travel Smart	CT DOT
Greener Commuting	CT DEEP
Reduce your Transportation Emissions	CT DEEP
Recycling, Composting, & Waste Reduction
Essex Transfer Station	Town of Essex
Household Hazardous Waste Collection	RiverCOG
RecycleCT	RecycleCT Foundation
General Recycling	CT DEEP
Recycling Q&A	CT DEEP
General Composting	CT DEEP
In-depth Composting Organics	CT DEEP
Reducing Food Waste for Businesses	EPA
Food Waste Reduction	USDA

Other Links

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