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

2011 Video Tutorial on the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity

The following tutorial is an overview of the requirements of the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity, effective October 1, 2011. The video presents general information on permit conditions, control measures, inspections, monitoring, benchmarks, impaired waters requirements, and a discussion of specific requirements for Sector G--Transportation and Public Works Facilities.

The video is housed on the Department of Transportation's video library under the Technology Transfer Section- 2011 Video Tutorial on the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity Please note this tutorial provides general guidance only; it does not detail and identify all permit requirements - you must refer to the general permit to determine all applicable permit requirements. Please contact the DEEP if you require captioning.

Content Last Updated February 26, 2020