DEP has sufficient funding to fulfill its environmental mission. Staffing levels at State Parks and recreational facilities are adequate. Maintenance budgets are adequate. Staffing levels for non-game wildlife programs are adequate.
Political pressure contributes to excessive funding for wildlife game species.
Staffing levels for wildlife game species programs are adequate. The separation of Permit staff from Enforcement staff has strengthened environmental compliance. The general permit program provides better protection for Connecticut's environment than individual permitting. Permit applicants and violators sometimes get preferential review or treatment after visiting with DEP management. The regulated community excessively influences DEP permitting, policy and enforcement decisions.