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Extremely dry conditions have Connecticut at an elevated level of fire risk:

- Governor Lamont declared a State of Emergency to help with any needed response. [Read more]
- DEEP has implemented a burn ban (outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.) at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas. [Read more]

2020 CEQ Annual Report

Index

Copy of Transmittal Letter to Governor Lamont

The Status of Connecticut’s Environment During a Global Pandemic

Introduction - Understanding “Environmental Quality in Connecticut”

The Climate Challenge

Air Quality

Land

Water

The Water of Long Island Sound

The Warming and Rising Waters of Long Island Sound

Rivers, Lakes, and Estuaries

Wildlife

Lobster and Fishes of Long Island Sound

Clamming and Oystering

Raptors Rebound

State-Listed Species

Invasive Disruptors

Invasive Insects

Personal Impact

Waste Diversion

Climate Changers

Electricity at Home and Work

Zero-Carbon Energy

Solar Photovoltaics

About the Council

Activities of the Council in 2020

Council Members

Acknowledgments