There is established a program for the protection of endangered and threatened species. The commissioner may conduct investigations of wildlife and plants in order to develop information relating to population, distribution, habitat needs, limiting factors, essential habitats, and other biological and ecological data to determine conservation and management measures necessary for their continued ability to sustain themselves successfully.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-305
(P.A. 89-224, S. 3, 22.)