Hundreds of similar aqueducts were built throughout the Roman Empire, although the systems were not as extensive as those supplying Rome itself. Many of them have since collapsed or been destroyed, but a number of intact portions remain.
The American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) was named as Connecticut's Official State Fish in 2003. The Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) was adopted as the Connecticut's Official State Shellfish in 1989. In 1940 there were 6,200 dairies in Connecticut.
Eubrontes is the state fossil, visit Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill to learn more. The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain. The highest elevation in Connecticut is the slope of Mount Frissel at 2380' (the peak, 2,453' is in MA). The most remote site in Connecticut is Mount Bradford in Canaan. Connecticut, was only 10% forested in 1800 is about 60% forested today.