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. 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

Connecticut's Water Resources

Naugatuck RiverHammonassett State ParkConnecticut River ValleySessions Woods

Within the State’s borders there are approximately

  • 450,000 acres of wetlands,
  • 6,000 miles of streams and rivers,
  • over 2,000 lakes and reservoirs, and
  • 600 square miles of estuarine water in Long Island Sound.

Managing these precious resources for today and tomorrow is one of DEEP’s most critical missions.

Content last updated February 11, 2020.