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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

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1/30/2019 SATURDAY: DEEP to Host 13th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival
Grab your winter gear, bundle up your children and join us for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) No Child Left Inside® 13th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington.
1/14/2019 DEEP Announces Reopening of Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford has reopened to the public.
1/8/2019 DEEP Announces $3,173,530.50 in Trail Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that it has awarded $3,173,530.50 in grants for nineteen projects to plan and design, build, expand, or enhance and improve multi-use trails and greenways across the state.
1/7/2019 Annual Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp Artistic Competition Begins
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is once again inviting artists to enter their waterfowl artwork in Connecticut’s annual Migratory Bird Conservation (Duck) Stamp Art Contest.

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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