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

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The tools that Connecticut towns and cities can use to promote landscape stewardship are many and varied. The following links provide information that municipal officials may find helpful.

Responsible Growth Basics

The Municipal Primer - Your Guide to Creating a "Green and Growing" Community

Presentations from DEEP's "Permitting and Compliance for Municipal Officials" Workshop (October 3, 2008)

Presentations from DEEP's "Partnering for a Green and Growing Connecticut" Workshop (December 3, 2008)

DEEP Permit Guide for Local Officials
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Education and Training for Land Use Officials

Case Studies

Model Regulations

Maps and Spatial Data

Helpful Links

Content Last Updated December 10, 2008