The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has imposed temporary alcohol bans at nine state recreation areas.
The ban took effect Wednesday and will continue through Monday, Aug. 18.
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WATCH HEREDEEP said the measure will help ensure safety and reduce illegal activity at the parks.
“Enacting this measure will help ensure the safety of others and promote an atmosphere in our Connecticut State Parks and Forests which is enjoyable and meaningful to residents of all ages,” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a release.
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SIGN UP The nine locations have seen increased crowds and alcohol consumption in recent years during the summer, according to DEEP. That has led to more incidents of misconduct, unruly behavior, property damage, tresspass, and complaints by other visitors and the surrounding communities, according to DEEP.
The locations where the ban is now in effect are:
- Beach Pond State Boat Launch, Voluntown, including a portion of Pachaug State Forest
- Billings Lake State Boat Launch, North Stonington, including a portion of Pachaug State Forest
- Gardner Lake State Park and State Boat Launch, Salem
- Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston
- Naugatuck State Forest, Naugatuck, Oxford, and Beacon Falls, to include the areas commonly known as Seymour Reservoirs #1, #2, #3, and #4 and the lands immediately surrounding the reservoirs
- Paugussett State Forest (upper section) and George Waldo State Park, Southbury
- Quaddick State Park, Thompson
- Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown and Middlefield
- Pattaconk Recreation Area, Chester
