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

Fact Sheets

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  • American Bittern

    Fact sheet about the American bittern produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Ring-necked Snake

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

  • Atlantic Green Sea Turtle

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

  • Least Bittern

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

  • Rejuvenating Apple Trees

    Fact sheet about Rejuvenating Old Apple Trees for Wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Cottontail Rabbits

    Fact sheet about Cottontail Rabbits produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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

  • Long-eared Owl

    Fact sheet about the Long-eared Owl produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Five-lined Skink

    Fact sheet about the Five-lined Skink produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Openings for Wildlife

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

  • Nest Boxes and Structures for Wildlife

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

  • Beaver

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

  • Bats

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

  • Bald Eagle

    Fact sheet about the Bald Eagle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Bobcat

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