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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. 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

Environmental Gift Giving Guide

Give a Gift that Lasts All Year

Connecticut Wildlife Magazine Photograph of cover of book " A Shared Landscape" Long Island Sound License Plate Cover of Pictorial Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Connecticut

 

Be a leader in Connecticut’s conservation efforts! Your purchase from the items listed on this page will help preserve and protect the environment, aid in habitat restoration efforts, endangered species conservation, public outreach, research, and environmental education. Choose from a Long Island Sound license plate for your family vehicle, a season park pass for your family, or a book from the DEEP Store. Regardless of the gift you choose, your gift will bring joy to your friends and family, and provide a benefit to the environment that will last a lifetime.

Give a Gift of Wildlife

Donate to the James V. Spignesi, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Park Passes

Support the CARE Fishing Program

Shop the DEEP Store