Official Designated Connecticut Greenways

<div>The CT Greenways Council and Department of Energy &amp; Environmental Protection have designated these greenways of State significance based upon established criteria. CT Public Act 95-335 defines a greenway as a &quot;corridor of open space&quot; that: </div><div><br /></div><div>1. may protect natural resources, preserve scenic landscapes and historical resources or offer opportunities for recreation or non-motorized transportation;</div><div><br /></div><div>2. may connect existing protected areas and provide access to the outdoors;</div><div><br /></div><div>3. may be located along a defining natural feature, such as a waterway, along a man-made corridor, including an unused right of way, traditional trail routes or historic barge canals; or </div><div><br /></div><div>4. may be a green space along a highway or around a village.</div>