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

Request for Nominations for Official Greenway Designation

The Connecticut Greenways Council (CGC) continuously accepts nominations for official state greenway designation.  Designated greenways, both for recreation and resource protection, will be listed in a subsequent revision of the State Plan of Conservation and Development and may receive increased consideration for a variety of grants.  The Greenways Council will evaluate all nominated greenways for consistency with designation criteria.  Those selected for designation will be announced by the Council at the annual CT Trail Symposium. 
 
Applicants are welcome to submit proposals anytime to allow for discussions with CGC members and facilitation of new greenway designations when appropriate. The preferred method for submission of completed nomination forms is by e-mail to Kimberly Bradley, CT Trails and Greenways Coordinator.  Digital photos and maps are also preferred.  (Note: digital photos of hard copy maps are acceptable.)  Nominations may also be submitted on CD or other electronic storage device or as a last choice, mail nomination packages to Kimberly Bradley, CT Trails and Greenways Coordinator, DEEP, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127.
 
Nomination Form (word)  (pdf)
   
 
Content last updated February 2023