Commissioner Rob Klee '92 visits Assembly

Klee spoke about the wide range of topics and problems that cross his desk, from wildlife encounters to integrating solar energy into CT. He explained that working at the DEEP is a perfect real world application of an interdisciplinary education, and that he recollects speaking at Hopkins assemblies every time he speaks in front of an audience. Following his address, he fielded questions from the community on a variety of topics including invasive species, proper maintenance of forests and open spaces, as well as nuclear power and clean forms of energy.

Please see the attached video to hear Commissioner Klee’s engaging talk about Connecticut’s environmental and energy programs.

The DEEP is the state agency charged with conserving, improving, and protecting the state’s natural resources and environment. It provides first rate recreation opportunities across the state and is responsible for bringing cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy to CT’s residents and businesses. The DEEP focuses on integrating energy and environmental policies as well as helping CT build a sustainable and prosperous economy.

Klee graduated from Hopkins in 1992 and was Student Council president in his senior year. He went on to Princeton and returned to New Haven to attend the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, where he obtained a PhD in Industrial Ecology as well as a law degree from Yale Law School. Prior to joining the DEEP, Klee was an attorney with Wiggin & Dana in New Haven, specializing in Energy and Environmental Law. He also worked as a clerk for the US District Court in CT and as a law clerk for the US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.