As an awareness issue:
The lack of rain along the AT Corridor in the Northeastern US has led to Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate Drought (D1) conditions from western Connecticut through Maine. Long term forecasting does not promise much improvement over the next week or two. While conditions are currently at the lower levels of drought Abnormal = D0, Moderate drought = D1, without needed rainfall it will worsen quickly to D2 or higher.
Surface charged water sources and run-off streams, especially those on higher elevations will be running low, if not already dried out. Though most larger bodies of water (lakes, ponds, and marshes) will have water, stagnation can become an issue. Be prepared for planned water sources to be compromised in both volume and purity.
Conditions in western CT are exacerbated by the Spongy Moth caterpillar (formerly known as Gypsy Moth), which have denuded a significant amount of tree canopy (especially in Red Oak trees), letting the sun and heat get into the lower forest floor. Water consumption through this area will be higher due to increase sun/heat exposure. Fire danger is very high and open campfires are discouraged and are prohibited along the AT in CT.