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 a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Educator Resources & Curricula

DEEP Calendar of Events

Student using land surveying equipment. Online Educator Professional Development Webinars 

Educator Workshops - General Information

Educator Workshops - Curricula

Student Field Trips

Outreach Programs at Your School

Students are invited to use this publication to see the many opportunities available and to help make their career choices in environmental protection. 

 

Women in the Environment

An educational packet developed for educators to help bring awareness of women’s role in developing environmental fields, sciences and policy locally and globally.  Included are bios, and photos of highlighted women and activities to help students investigate more on their own. Women in the Environment 

 

Native Waters ~ Exploring CT Waterways

Native Waters connects historical use of rivers and waterways to the historical tribes of Connecticut.  Materials compliment Project WET activities and aim to connect people with water through culture, tradition and science. Native Waters ~ Exploring CT Waterways

Content Last Updated March 2021