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

Non Point Source Pollution Management - Success Stories

In recognition of the need to improve documentation of environmental results from Nonpoint Source Program (NPS) implementation, EPA has updated it's documentation of Nonpoint Source Success Stories to features stories about primarily nonpoint source-impaired waterbodies where restoration efforts have led to documented water quality improvements.  Restoration of water bodies to meet Water Quality Standards is a primary goal of EPA's Nonpoint Source Program Section 319 funding.

Five success stories have been completed for Connecticut waters and are listed on EPA's website:  Section 319 Nonpoint Source Success Stories which documents Success Stories nationwide.

Edgewood Park Pond
North Running Brook
Norwalk River
Norwalk River
Sasco Brook

DEEP developed a series of NPS Program Success Story Fact Sheets prior to the current EPA Success Story listing methodology. These fact sheets highlight successful NPS Management programs and projects that utilize Section 319 funds, and the associated environmental results.    

NPS Management Program Information

 

Content Last Updated on February 11, 2020