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Due to far below normal precipitation and ongoing fire danger levels, a Stage 2 Drought Advisory has been declared for Connecticut. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water consumption and use extra caution to prevent fires. An emergency burn ban is in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.

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

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• Coastal Permitting
  DEEP LWRD regulates activities conducted in tidal wetlands and in tidal, coastal or navigable waters.
• Living on the Shore
  Useful information for Connecticut's coastal residents
• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Home
  The Blue Plan preserves the ecosystems and resources of Connecticut's Long Island Sound while protecting its traditional uses.
• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Advisory Committee
  The Blue Plan Advisory Committee is tasked with assisting the Commissioner of CT DEEP with drafting the Long Island Sound Resource and Use Inventory and Blue Plan.
• Municipal Harbor Management
• CT Section 309 Coastal Management Assessment
  CT's Section Coastal Management 309 Assessment
• LWRD Enforcement
  File a wetland and watercourse complaint and learn about the Land and Water Resources Division's enforcement section.
• NERR Home Page
  Connecticut is seeking designaton of a National Estuarine Research Reserve to protect and study its estuarine systems.
• Connecticut Harbor Management Commissions
  Connecticut Harbor Management Commissions
• Connecticut Harbor Masters
  List of Connecticut Harbor Masters and Deputy Harbor Masters
• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Advisory Committee
  The Blue Plan Advisory Committee is tasked with assisting the Commissioner of CT DEEP with drafting the Long Island Sound Resource and Use Inventory and Blue Plan.