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. 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

Fact Sheets

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  • Snowshoe Hare

    Fact sheet on the snowshoe hare in Connecticut.

  • Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle

    Fact sheet about the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Harrier

    Fact sheet about the Northern Harrier produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Mallard

    Fact sheet about the Mallard produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Moose

    Fact sheet about the Moose produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Mast for Wildlife

    Fact sheet about Mast for Wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Mute Swan

    Fact sheet about the Mute Swan produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Pied-billed Grebe

    Fact sheet about the Pied-billed Grebe produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Osprey

    Fact sheet about the Osprey produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Peregrine Falcon

    Fact sheet about the Peregrine Falcon produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Muskrat

    Fact sheet about the Muskrat produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Ring-necked Pheasant

    Fact sheet about the Ring-necked Pheasant produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Least Tern

    Fact sheet about the Least Tern produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Great Egret

    Fact sheet about the Great Egret produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Flying Squirrels

    Fact sheet about flying squirrels produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

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