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Far below normal precipitation has caused a drought and increased fire danger levels. All of Connecticut is currently in a Stage 2 Drought Advisory. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water consumption and use extra caution to prevent fires. An emergency burn ban remains in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.

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

Environmental Program Fact Sheets

Connecticut Coastal Management Manual	Hazardous and Non-RCRA Hazardous Waste Fact Sheets
Licensed Environmental Professional Program	Mercury Education Fact Sheets
Non-Residential Underground Storage Tank Program	Pollution Prevention
Site Remediation/Site Clean-Up and Property Transfer	Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification Program
User's Guide to Environmental Permits

Pollution Prevention

Remediation

Property Transfer Program (DEP-PTP-FS-200)
Voluntary Remediation Program - CGS 22a-133x (DEP-PERD-FS-VOL-100)
Voluntary Remediation Program - CGS 22a-133y (DEP-PERD-FS-VOL-101)
Remediation Standard Regulations Fact Sheet
LEP Program Fact Sheet
LEP Verification Audit Program Fact Sheet

Connecticut Coastal Management Manual (includes the fact sheets listed below as well as other useful information):

Coastal Management Process Fact Sheets

Municipal Coastal Management Review Process Flowchart
Coastal Site Plan Review Application Checklist
Coastal Site Plan Review Fact Sheet
Mandatory Referrals Fact Sheet
Shoreline Flood and Erosion Control Structures Consistency Checklist
State and Municipal Regulatory Jurisdictions Fact Sheet
Watershed Management Planning Fact Sheet

Coastal Resources Fact Sheets

Adverse Impacts Fact Sheet
Beach and Dune Fact Sheet
Bluffs and Escarpments Fact Sheet
Coastal Hazard Area Fact Sheet
Coastal Waters and Estuarine Embayments Fact Sheet
Developed Shorefronts Fact Sheet
Intertidal Flats Fact Sheet
Islands Fact Sheet
Rocky Shorefronts Fact Sheet
Shellfish Concentration Area Fact Sheet
Shorelands Fact Sheet
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Fact Sheet
Tidal Wetlands Fact Sheet

Coastal Uses Fact Sheets

General Public Access to Coastal Waters Fact Sheet
Septic Systems Fact Sheet
Sewer and Water Lines Fact Sheet
Shoreline Flood and Erosion Control Structures Fact Sheet
Stormwater Management Fact Sheet
Vegetated Buffers Fact Sheet
Water-Dependent Uses Fact Sheet

User's Guide to Environmental Permits

Content Last Updated September 2020