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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  • Bog Turtle

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

  • Brush Piles for Wildlife

    Fact sheet about creating brush piles for wildlife produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Canada Goose

    Fact sheet about the Canada Goose produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Common Moorhen

    Fact sheet about the Common Moorhen produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Brown-headed Cowbird

    Fact sheet about the brown-headed cowbird produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • American Crow

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

  • Eastern Spadefoot

    Fact sheet about the Eastern Spadefoot produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Daylighting Roads and Trails to Create Edge

    Fact sheet about daylighting roads and trails to create edge produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Redbelly Snake

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

  • Timber Rattlesnake

    Fact sheet about the Timber Rattlesnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Dekay's Brownsnake

    Fact sheet about the Dekay's Brownsnake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Two-lined Salamander

    Fact sheet about the Northern Two-lined Salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Jefferson Salamander

    Fact sheet about the Jefferson salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Dusky Salamander

    Fact sheet about the dusky salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Four-toed Salamander

    Fact sheet about the four-toed salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.