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

Legislation, Regulation & Case Law

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Regulation Guidance for Municipal Inland Wetlands Agencies

DEEP.Municipal.Inland.Wetland.Regs@ct.gov is the dedicated email address for the submission of municipal inland wetlands agency regulation amendment proposals and final adopted regulations.

The subject line of the email must include:

  1. The year;
  2. Town/City name; and,
  3. Proposed/adopted regulations.

(e.g., Subject: 2020, Town of _____, Proposed Regulation Title/s).

Please attach your documents (e.g., regulations, hearing notice, and cover letter) in PDF format. A brief reply email acknowledging receipt of your adopted regulations or amendments will be sent.
Note - this email address is solely for the submission of regulations. Other correspondence or requests submitted through this email address will not be answered.
If you are unable to submit your regulations electronically, you may continue to mail a paper copy to:

Brian Thompson, Director
DEEP Land & Water Resources Division
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

Regulation Amendment Process

The following information has been prepared to assist you in the regulation amendment process. Please consult with your town attorney to ensure that your proposed amendments accomplish your objectives and conform to IWWA.

Case Law

The following information was presented during DEEP's Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Continuing Education Workshops:

2017 - Present, No Court Case Outline
2016 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2015 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2014 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2013 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2012 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2011 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2010 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2009 Court Case Synopsis Outline
2008 Court Case Synopsis Outline


Content Last Updated February 1, 2024.