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 Marinas and Recreational Boating

Note: many of the following links exit the DEEP website
State

CT DEEP Boating Information

CT DEEP Boater's Guide   Part Four: Boating and Environmental Awareness

CT Clean Boater Program

CT Clean Marina Program

CT Clean Vessel Act Program (Pumpouts)

Connecticut's No Discharge Area Program

Harbor Management

Chapter 444a: Harbor Management Commissions

Harbor Management Plans in Connecticut

CT Harbor Management Association

Federal

EPA's Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters Chapter 5: Management Measure for Marinas and Recreational Boating

EPA's Shipshape Shores and Waters: A Handbook for Marina Operators and Recreational Boaters

NOAA Ocean Service Education Nonpoint Source Pollution : Marinas and Boating Activities


Content updated on March 2, 2020