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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06/13/2017

CT DEEP Announces Closure of the Niantic River State Boat Launch In Waterford for Parking Lot Line Striping

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that it will be temporarily closing the Niantic River State Boat Launch in Waterford on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 for line striping in the parking lot.  The boat launch will re-open on Friday, June 16th.
The launch is being closed to prevent interference and damage to vehicles during the process. “We apologize for the short notice and realize that the closure will impact boating access for the day at this popular launch,” said Michael Payton, Supervisor of the DEEP’s Navigation & Boating Infrastructure Unit, “however, the line striping is urgently needed to facilitate efficient parking and traffic flow of motor vehicles with trailers.”
Contact Mike Payton at (860) 447-4347 or mike.payton@ct.gov with any further questions.
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