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

Waste Management

The proper management of wastes, chemicals and other materials is critical to the protection of the environment, public health and safety. The DEEP has several programs that are dedicated to assuring proper management and control of materials including petroleum products, industrial chemicals, radioactive materials, pesticides, PCBs, and solid and hazardous wastes. Collectively, these programs protect environmental quality and public healthy by promoting waste minimization, recycling, beneficial use of solid wastes, and spill prevention and control methods.

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Content Last Updated March 31, 2021