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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05/14/2018

Additional Tour of Seaside State Park Historic Buildings Offered for Prospective Bidders

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is offering a tour of four historic buildings at Seaside State Park, located at 36 Shore Rd, Waterford, for prospective proposers on Wednesday, June 6 at 11 am.   This second tour is in response to inquiries from the development community for an opportunity to view the buildings, currently undergoing asbestos abatement and closed to the public.
Prospective proposers interested in touring the buildings must register by 4 pm. on Tuesday June 5 for the opportunity to participate.  Prospective proposers should email Tenia.Seay@ct.gov with the heading “Seaside 18” and be prepared to provide the names and titles of the tour attendees.
For more information about the opportunity to submit proposals for the long term lease of the buildings as a hospitality venue, visit www.ct.gov/deep/seaside.  Proposals are due no later than 4:00 pm. July 27, 2018.
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