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's Coastal Nonpoint Source
Pollution Control Program

Links to More Information about Reducing NPS from Urban Sources

Note: many of the following links exit the DEEP website
General
Municipal Planning and Zoning and Regional Planning
Stormwater

DEEP Stormwater Management

2004 Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual

Stormwater General Permit Information:

Phase I Stormwater Construction General Permit 5+ acres disturbed

Phase I Stormwater Commercial General Permit 5+ acres impervious surface

Phase I Stormwater Industrial General Permit certain industrial activities

Phase II MS4 Permits municipal separate storm sewer systems

University of Connecticut Rain Garden Brochure

DEEP Watershed Municipal Outreach and Low Impact Development

Roads, Highways and Bridges

DOT Bureau of Policy and Planning Environmental Pamphlets

On-Site Mitigation for Transportation Projects (containment or construction debris, paint, or other material)

DEEP Snow Disposal Best Management Practices

DEEP Guidelines for Municipal Management Practices for Street Sweepings and Catch Basin Cleanings

CT Department of Transportation 2000 Drainage Manual

Water Quality

Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Program

Long Island Sound Water Quality Program and Information

Water Quality Standards and Classifications  Legislation

Connecticut Integrated Water Quality Report to Congress

Connecticut Swimming Area Water Quality Summer Program

Watershed-Related
Septic Systems
DEEP Programs

Subsurface Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (septic systems)


Content updated on February 28, 2020