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

Connecticut Greenhouse Gas Reduction Progress Reports

The state of Connecticut has set several climate-related goals. DEEP tracks progress toward meeting these goals and has published a number of reports on the progress made in reducing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over specific years. Below are Connecticut's published reports, starting with the most recent report.

2019-21 GHG Emissions Inventory with Preliminary Look at 2022 - Updated October 4, 2024
Download the report here. Download the Supporting Data Here.

Previous GHG Emissions Inventory Reports and Materials:

 

National Greenhouse Gas Report:
 
Content Last Updated October 2021