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 Wetlands

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Wetlands provide important ecological, economic and social benefits. They provide habitat for fish, wildlife and plants, reduce flooding, and support cultural and recreational activities. Wetlands are commonly identified using familiar terms such as marsh, swamp, bog, bank, or meadow, occurring within or near different types of watercourses. Connecticut has very specific legal definitions for tidal wetlands and inland wetlands, which differ from the federal definitions and may differ from the definitions used in other states.

Tidal Wetlands


Inland Wetlands and Watercourses

Vernal Pools

Federal Wetlands Information

National Wetlands Inventory (NWI+)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


Content last updated on March 18, 2020.