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

America the Beautiful

Identifying and implementing successful urban forestry projects depends on a comprehensive understanding of current canopy conditions. To that end, the America the Beautiful Grant Program offers funding for municipalities and 501(c)3 organizations to pursue planning projects in urban forestry. These projects may include, but are not limited to, conducting inventories of street or park trees, creating urban forest management plans, developing monitoring programs to document tree condition, or surveys of urban woodlands and natural areas. Any municipality or 501(c)3 in the state is welcome to apply; work in an environmental justice area is not a requirement for this grant. Awards range from $1,000-$20,000 and are administered through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

 

Application Submission

Download the application form here

 

Application Deadline

December 3, 2021

 

Associated Documents and Websites

America the Beautiful Grant Program Webpage

 

Contact

Danica Doroski | Danica.Doroski@ct.gov, | 860-500-0152

 

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