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

Connecticut Green Infrastructure Symposium

The DEEP sponsored a statewide Green Infrastructure Symposium for Land Use and Public Works professionals on Thursday September 19, 2013. Funded by a Long Island Sound Study Enhancement Grant, the symposium's primary goal was to help attendees overcome barriers and create opportunities to use green infrastructure and low impact development practices in their towns. Academic researchers, state and municipal land use and public works professionals, representatives from non-profit organizations, and private sector engineers shared their expertise and gave their insights and perspectives on issues related to design, installation, operation, and maintenance of green infrastructure practices and how to overcome obstacles to putting these practices to work.

Many of the symposium presentations and all of the materials distributed at the symposium are provided here for your information and use. We hope this information will provide you with the tools you need to actively plan for and implement green infrastructure projects in your town.

Connecticut Green Infrastructure Symposium Program

University of Connecticut Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR)

Green Infrastructure Survey Results

Overcoming the Top 3 Barriers to GI/LID Implementation
Laying a Municipal Foundation for GI/LID

GI Feasibility Scan, Bridgeport and New Haven

Municipal Panel: Realizing GI/LID Opportunities, Benefits, and Incentives

CT DEEP Watershed Municipal Outreach and Low Impact Development

CT DEEP Farmington River Watershed Municipal Land Use Evaluation (MLUE) Project

  • Kim Barbieri, Land Use Office, City of Torrington (MLUE)
  • Martin Connor, Department of Land Use, Town of Goshen (MLUE)
  • Hiram Peck, Planning and Land Use Department, Town of Simsbury: (MLUE and Presentation)
  • Linda Farmer, Planning and Community Development, Town of Tolland: Design Manual
  • Jim Michel, Department of Public Works, Town of Greenwich: Stormwater Drainage Manual Website
Planning for GI/LID Results in Healthy Watersheds and a Healthy Bottom Line
Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Opportunities
Closing Session: Help Us Help You
Connecticut DEEP GI/LID Resources
Other EPA Resources:

Content Last Updated on February 27, 2020