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 an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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Breaking News and Updates for the Bureau of Natural Resources

Welcome to the Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resource's page where updates and news about the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Forestry Divisions are posted. Comments or questions about anything on this page may be directed to deep.ctwildlife@ct.gov. Updates are posted from newest to oldest.

October 2, 2024: The parking lots and Conservation Education Center at the Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area in Burlington will be closed to the public on Thursday, October 10, 2024, due to a CT DEEP agency meeting. Trails and grounds will remain open to the public and accessible on foot.

August 18 Flooding Event: Keep up to date on any related closures of State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management Areas due to flood damage.

Content last updated in October 2024.