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

Nitrogen Credit Advisory Board

Current Members
Board members include the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or the Commissioner's designee, the Secretary of Policy and Management or the Secretary's designee, the State Treasurer or the State Treasurer's designee, and nine public members to be appointed in accordance with section 22a-523 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
  • Jennifer L. Perry, Chairperson, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
  • Marie Moylan, State of Connecticut, Office of the Treasurer
  • Eric K. Lindquist, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management

  • Norton Willian, P.E. Town of Fairfield

  • Thomas A. Tyler, P.E. The Metropolitan District Commission of Connecticut

  • Joseph Michelangelo, P.E. Town of Fairfield
For questions or information, please contact Iliana Raffa, Nitrogen Credit Exchange Program Coordinator, at (860) 424-3758.

Last updated on February 26, 2020