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. 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

Best Management Practices for Water Quality While Harvesting Forest Products

The CT DEEP published a booklet that will assist certified forest practitioners, private landowners, and municipal officials towards a better understanding of the best management practices (BMPs) associated with the harvest of forest products. BMPs for water quality are the minimum standards to be taken to ensure water quality.

Following is the 2012 electronic version of this publication:  

Best Management Practices for Water Quality While Harvesting Forest Products Booklet   

For a printed version of these BMPs or if you have any questions, please contact Nick Zito, Forest Practices Act Forester.

Content last updated in December 2021.