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. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Climate Adaptation and Resilience

The Connecticut Institute for Resilience & Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) is a partnership of UConn and DEEP that focuses on increasing the resilience and sustainability of communities along Connecticut's coast and inland waterways. These communities' natural, built, and human environments are vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change. CIRCA brings together a variety of experts to provide realistic solutions to this diverse set of problems.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is required by Public Act 18-82 to publish the Connecticut sea level change scenarios that were published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and updated by the University of Connecticut.The sea level change scenarios are meant to guide municipalities and the state in preparation and planning activities.

Please visit CIRCA to learn more about adaptation and resilience in Connecticut.

Connecticut adaptation and resiliency related reports:

 
 
 
Content Last Updated November 2022