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

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Students working on a core at the core repository in Portland, Connecticut


CONNECTICUT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY COLLECTIONS

The State Geological and Natural History Survey of Connecticut has a long history of service to the citizens of Connecticut, beginning in 1903, the year of its formation by the State Legislature. The Connecticut Survey contribution to science and society is chronicled through Survey collections (1845-present), which include published and unpublished materials available in the Connecticut Geological Survey Library,  Archives, and Specimen Collections. Continuing data preservation efforts improve the security of these materials and increase online accessibility. 


PUBLICATIONS
Many publications are listed in a traditional catalog; others include geologic applications, maps, and digital data.  Published materials are available, at the Connecticut State Library, or for purchase at the DEEP Store.  Geologic applications and digital data are available as free downloads. Out-of-Print materials  may be accessible by contacting the Connecticut Geological Survey.


ARCHIVES  

LIBRARY LEGACY COLLECTIONS [1835-2020]
The Legacy Collections include a comprehensive assemblage of Connecticut Survey documents, including geologic maps and reports, historic correspondence, unpublished field manuscripts, scientific specimens, geoscience data, publication originals, and Open File documents.

SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS
Randolph P. Steinen Rock Core Repository
Rock Cores, hand samples, soils, reference specimens, project specific samples, and educational materials are housed in the State Survey Specimen Collections Facility in Portland, CT. These materials are accessible to educators and researchers by appointment through the curator or the Connecticut State Geologist.

REFERENCE COLLECTIONS

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

  • Dinosaur Track Catalog includes more than 165 tracks, excavated during geological monitoring activities of State construction projects in Rocky Hill.  Tracks are available on loan to schools, public facilities, and museums. The catalog includes information on the size and approximate weight of track slabs.  Contact the Connecticut Geological Survey to make arrangements for viewing the collection.

  • Rock and Mineral Kits


Content last updated January 26, 2023