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

Coastal Habitat Restoration


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Primer

Coastal habitats are vital not only to the
plants and animals that depend on them, but
also to all of Long Island Sound. Learn more
about different coastal habitats and
habitat restoration.



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Approaches

Coastal habitats are both biologically
lush and economically valuable, and habitat
restoration helps to sustain the richness of
the coastal environment. Learn about how
habitat restoration works to improve
Connecticut’s coastal habitats.


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Efforts

Connecticut has pioneered restoration efforts
for a variety of coastal habitats. Learn about
Connecticut’s long history of successful
habitat restoration.




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Content Last Updated December 31, 2019