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

Find DEEP Documents through our Online Search Portal

This portal provides easily searchable, direct access to many documents electronically produced or digitally scanned by DEEP. Please Note: At the current time, there are a limited number of documents available through the Search Portal. Please review More Information and FAQs for a list of the currently available Agency program documents, field definitions, and updates. More and more documents are continually added. View a demo of the Online Search Portal.

Access Environmental Data through the CT Open Data Portal

Through this portal (which contains all kinds of data provided by Connecticut State Agencies), you can access many data subsets in the environment and natural resources category — all of which can be quickly searched, sorted and tabulated.

Access DEEP GIS Data through the GIS Open Data Portal

Through this automated geographic storage and retrieval system that DEEP maintains, you can access and analyze large amounts of spatial mapping and file data over any selected geographic area in the state.

Access DEEP’s Environmental Quality Records Center (File Room)

Find documents, access datasets, review file procedures, and make an appointment online. The File Room is accessible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

Access DEEP’s Online Training Courses

Course topics include Water, Air, Hazardous Waste, Materials Management, Boating, DEEP/UCONN CLEAR trainings and more.

Access DEEP Books, Guidebooks & Magazines

Through the DEEP store, you can access and download all kinds of helpful information about the state’s natural resources. You can also link to the entire DEEP Online Store by clicking here.   

Purchase and Access DEEP Maps, Charts & Data

DEEP also offers online access to helpful mapping and location information.    

Purchase a State Park Vehicle Pass

If you’re not a resident of Connecticut and would like unlimited access to our state’s parks and beaches, purchase a State Park Vehicle pass at our online DEEP store. If your vehicle has an up-to-date Connecticut license plate, you can already park free at all state parks and beaches — thanks to our Passport to the Parks program.

Call, Fax or Email Key Contacts at DEEP

Click here for key contact information from across Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. You can also check here to see an organizational chart of our staff.

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