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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  • Common Musk Turtle

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

  • Eastern Box Turtle

    Fact sheet about the eastern box turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Blue-spotted Salamander

    Fact sheet about the Blue-spotted Salamander produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Eastern Hog-nosed Snake

    Fact sheet about the Eastern hog-nosed snake produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Eastern Ratsnake

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

  • Rock Pigeon

    Fact sheet about the Rock Pigeon produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Northern Slimy Salamander

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

  • Short-eared Owl

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

  • Northern Spring Salamander

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

  • Sharp-shinned Hawk

    Fact sheet about the Sharp-shinned Hawk produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Snowy Egret

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

  • Eastern Milksnake

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

  • Sedge Wren

    Fact sheet about the Sedge Wren produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Vesper Sparrow

    Fact sheet about the Vesper Sparrow produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Eastern Striped Skunk

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