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

Landscape Stewardship
Tools for Towns and Cities

Sketch of tool box with hammer and wrench.

Model Regulations and Design Guidelines

Model Regulations

CAUTION: Any regulation considered for local adoption should be reviewed by the municipal legal counsel.

Aquifer Protection

Buffers

Coastal Site Plan Review Exemptions
See the Connecticut Coastal Management Manual (pages 15-18)

Inland Wetlands Regulations

Low Impact Development Regulations Search (NEMO)

Regulating Parking to Reduce Impervious Cover (Northwestern Council of Governments and Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials, PDF, 1.53 MB)

Stormwater Regulations
Appendix C of the 2004 Connecticut Stormwater Management Manual

Design Guidelines

Low Impact Development, Stormwater Treatment Systems, Performance Requirements, Road Design and Stormwater Management (Town of Tolland)

Content Last Updated on September 26, 2008.