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

State Owned Dams and Flood Control Systems     

A public informational meeting about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and potential mitigation measures for the proposed removal of the Collins Company Lower Dam will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the Avon Community Room in the Avon Library. 

Following is the ZOOM link to attend virtually: 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89641915938?pwd=b8XFWxHdv7OoPdPfyFfc7W13CzymTH.1

Meeting ID: 896 4191 5938
Passcode: 222293 

Permitting:

Upper Slater Pond Dam    Lower Slater Pond Dam

Crystal Lake Dam

 

Norwalk River Dam No. 2 Rehabilitation Project


 
Completed Projects:
 Pachaug Pond Dam

Pachaug Pond Dam Overview from Left Embankment

Overview of Pachaug Pond Dam Pachaug Pond Dam Overview from Boat Launch

 
Tingue Dam

Tingue Dam open fish passage weir

 
Related Information:

FEMA Emergency Operations Planning

Flood and Erosion Control Board (FECB)

 

 

Content last updated on July 2024