CT Fish and Wildlife Zoom Backgrounds

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

CT Fish and Wildlife Zoom Backgrounds

Video calls are an important way to connect personally and professionally. Enjoy Connecticut's natural resources while you chat with these free Zoom backgrounds from the Bureau of Natural Resources.

Please note: These photos are copyrighted and for personal use ONLY, not for distribution.

How to change your Zoom background:

Download the photo(s) you want to use below by clicking on the image.
Download the Zoom app.
In Zoom, click your profile picture and choose Settings.
Select the Virtual Background under Settings (make sure the Virtual Background button is turned on under the Meeting tab on the Zoom website Meeting Settings).
Ensure the "I have a green screen" and "mirror my video" boxes are unchecked in the Virtual Background tab.
Press the plus box to add the backgrounds from your computer to Zoom.

Content last updated in May 2021.

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

CT Fish and Wildlife Zoom Backgrounds