NAUGATUCK, Conn — The Naugatuck State Forest has been added to a list of state recreation areas under a temporary alcohol ban imposed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, according to a release Tuesday.
The ban on the Naugatuck State Forest, located in the towns of Naugatuck, Oxford and Beacon Falls, along with "Seymour Reservoirs #1, #2, #3 and #4 and "the lands immediately surrounding the reservoirs," was imposed Tuesday, DEEP said.
It will last from July 2 through Sept. 30, according to DEEP.
An earlier ban was imposed on seven state recreation areas, lasting from May 15 to Aug. 12. Those areas include:
- 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
- Paugussett State Forest (upper section)/George Waldo State Park, Southbury
- Quaddick State Park, Thompson
- Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown/Middlefield
According to DEEP, the bans were put in place as a result of an increase in crowds and alcohol use in recreational areas, leading to issues including "misconduct, unruly behavior, property damage, trespass and complaints by other visitors and surrounding communities."
The temporary alcohol bans is aim to "reduce illegal activity, improve safety and provide a better park experience," DEEP said.
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