The ban is in effect from Wednesday to Aug. 18, a DEEP spokesperson said.
CONNECTICUT, USA — A temporary alcohol ban is in effect for nine Connecticut recreation areas beginning Wednesday.
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s temporary ban will last until Aug. 18 and applies to the following recreational areas:
- 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
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According to DEEP spokesperson James Fowler, the nine locations have seen an increase in crowds and alcohol consumption in recent summers, leading to “increased incidents of misconduct, unruly behavior, property damage, trespass and complaints by other visitors and the surrounding communities.”
Fowler said the ban is an enforcement tool for DEEP’s EnCon police to keep Connecticut’s state parks, forests and boat launches safe and to reduce illegal activity.
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes added that the measure will help to “ensure the safety of others” and make Connecticut’s recreation areas “enjoyable and meaningful to residents of all ages.”
Sean Humphrey is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at [email protected].
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