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Information on ground water, water quality, aquifers, and water conservation.
Protecting Connecticut's Groundwater
Protecting Connecticut's Groundwater - A Guide for Local Officials was written in 1997 by Robert Hust and James Murphy of the Department of Environmental Protection's Water Bureau. The Guide provides the tools needed to understand groundwater protection and to communicate its importance to other local officials and citizens.
There are two basic aquifer types in Connecticut, those found in unconsolidated sediments and those in bedrock.
Outline of Aquifer Protection Regulations
Summary of Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-354i-1 through 10. (Revised February, 2004)
Aquifer Protection Area Program statutes and regulations were developed to create a protection program for our aquifer resources supporting high yield public supply well fields.
CT State Lands Firewood Program
The Clues to Letterbox Sites on Connecticut's State Forests
CT Forestry - Letterbox Site Clues for Connecticut State Forests
Five species (and one hybrid, the “tiger trout”) exist in Connecticut. Only the brook trout and Atlantic salmon are native; the rest were introduced as sport fish.
Brown trout can grow to large sizes and are generally harder to catch than brook or rainbow trout.
The use of urban wood can be cost-effective and have environmental and economic benefits for the community.
Information on Connecticut's Tree Wardens, including an interactive map.
City-Scale Urban Forest Management
Information and resources regarding urban forestry for municipalities in Connecticut.
Information about the Tree City USA program in Connecticut.
Roadside Tree Planting and Maintenance: Whom to Contact
Whom to contact in connection to roadside tree planting or maintenance in Connecticut.
Reasons for the Removal of Urban Trees
An overview of reasons why an urban tree might need to be removed.