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

Tidal Wetlands

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Primer

Tidal wetlands are some of the most biologically
important resources in the world and have
significant economic value. Learn about how tidal
wetlands provide important benefits to
Connecticut.



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Guidance

Tidal wetlands can be sensitive to disturbances.
Learn about the many ways individuals, property
owners, and communities can help protect
Connecticut’s tidal wetlands.  

 


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Restoration

It is a policy of Connecticut to preserve
tidal wetlands and to prevent their degradation
and loss. Learn about Connecticut’s efforts to
restore tidal wetlands that have been adversely
impacted.

 

East River Marsh Guilford and Madison Connecticut

East River Marsh Conservation Planning

Connecticut DEEP is working with Audubon Connecticut and others 
to develop a vision to sustain the East River Marsh in Guilford and Madison, Connecticut as it responds to expected increases in the rate of sea level rise. An East River Marsh Fact Sheet and Resilience Assessment have been prepared to help chart a course to sustain the marsh for the 21st century and beyond.


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Content Last Updated October 15, 2020