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

Landscape Stewardship
Tools for Towns and Cities

Sketch of tool box with hammer and wrench.

Responsible Growth Basics

Governor Rell's Executive Order 15 regarding Responsible Growth.

Connecticut's Green and Growing Web Site
This site contains a comprehensive inventory of policies, plans, and programs administered by state agencies represented on the Inter-Agency Responsible Growth Steering Council.

The Municipal Primer - Your Guide to Creating a "Green and Growing" Community
Includes information on every DEEP program that has relevance to municipal activities and functions and introduces environmental concepts that municipal officials are encouraged to consider as they make their day-to-day decisions.

Livable Communities Toolkit (Capitol Region Council of Governments)
This toolkit presents practical approaches to regional and local development. 

Content last updated September 26, 2008