Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

DEEP Transparency, Predictability & Efficiency Initiatives

DEEP is committed to transparency, efficiency, and predictability, both as a matter of good government and to improve our regulatory processes and environmental outcomes. Increasing public access to information, and proactively communicating about our work, helps us to better serve Connecticut residents and businesses and protect Connecticut's environment.

As a recent innovation growing out of our 20 BY 20 Initiative, DEEP has created these webpages to provide information on four key areas: 

Initiative 1

Making Permit & License Time Frames More Transparent

Established processing times for each type of DEEP permit takes the guesswork out of permitting — invaluable when planning your project schedule. Learn More

Initiative 2

Reducing the Number of Pending Legacy Permit Applications

Resolving legacy permit applications provides more regulatory certainty and frees up DEEP program staff to process incoming applications. Learn More

Initiative 3

Enhancing Permit Assistance Through Pre-Application & Client Concierge Services

Upfront information sharing and high-touch support for navigating the permitting process leads to a smoother, expedited experience regardless of project complexity. Learn More

Initiative 4

Improving Transparency Around Regulations & Public Participation

Greater access to regulatory information supports research, planning, and accountability — and helps communities stay informed regarding regulatory actions with potential environmental impacts. Learn More