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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  • Northern Watersnake

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

  • Red-Spotted Newt

    Fact sheet about the Red-spotted Newt produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Purple Martin

    Fact sheet about the Purple Martin produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • American Kestrel

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

  • Woodpeckers

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

  • Diamondback Terrapin

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

  • Snags for Wildlife

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

  • Roseate Tern

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

  • Red Fox

    Fact sheet about the Red Fox produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Red Squirrel

    Fact sheet about the Red Squirrel produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Upland Sandpiper

    Fact sheet about the Upland Sandpiper produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.

  • Chipmunk

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

  • Fisher

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

  • Eastern Redback Salamander

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

  • Common Snapping Turtle

    Fact sheet about the common snapping turtle produced by the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division.