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

Casey's Clean Air Week

A Children's Book on Air Quality
As part of an outreach and education effort, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), along with the University of Connecticut Healthy Environments for Children Initiative, has developed a children’s book on air quality, titled Casey's Clean Air Week (flipbook).

The purpose of this book is to teach young children (approximately 4 to 7 years old) about the importance of clean air to protect both human health and the environment. The book advises children and adults of simple steps they can take to help prevent or reduce air pollution when using cars.

Casey's Clean Air Book Cover

A companion parent/guardian/teacher guide and children's activity book is available. The booklet includes suggestions for adults who read the book to children, activities for children to reinforce the educational messages in the book, and additional information about actions adults can take to improve air quality.

Printed copies of Casey's Clean Air Week and companion guide are being distributed to Connecticut public and private elementary schools, libraries, day care centers, and pediatric offices. There may be a limited number of additional copies available for Connecticut educators, day care providers and pediatric offices upon request. 

To request a printed copy of the book or guide, please contact the Bureau of Air Management's Compliance Analysis & Coordination Unit at (860) 424-4152.

 

Content Last Updated: January 28, 2020