Long Island Sound

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• Long Island Sound

  Long Island Sound is Connecticut’s largest and most important natural resource.

• Coastal NPS Program & Enforcement Authority

  Describes DEEP's authority to implement and enforce coastal nonpoint source pollution control measurements..

• Public Trust Fact Sheet

  Connecticut's shore belongs to the people.

• Agriculture Management Measures

  Connecticut’s coastal nonpoint source pollution control program includes agriculture management, which pertains to nutrient management at confined animal facilities.

• Coastal NPS Program Legal Opinions

  Connecticut is required to describe (or adopt) the legal authorities it will use in its coastal nonpoint source pollution control program to ensure that management measures will be implemented and enforced.

• Blue Plan Basic Background

  Background on the establishment of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan

• Sea Level Rise

  Information about sea level rise in Connecticut and the adopted sea level change scenario for Connecticut.

• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Home

  The Blue Plan preserves the ecosystems and resources of Connecticut's Long Island Sound while protecting its traditional uses.

• Blue Plan Coordination and Cooperation

  The development of the Blue Plan depends on gaining insight from a range of stakeholders and public users of Long Island Sound

• LWRD Enforcement

  File a wetland and watercourse complaint and learn about the Land and Water Resources Division's enforcement section.

• Coastal NPS Program - Controlling Urban NPS Pollution Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing urban NPS pollution

• Connecticut Coastal Management Manual

  The Coastal Management Manual was developed to assist coastal land use agents, boards and commissions, as well as developers, consultants and individuals, in applying the standards and policies of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act.

• Coastal NPS Program - Hydromodifications Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS pollution from hydromodifications

• Coastal NPS Program -General Links

  additional resources and links for coastal nonpoint source pollution control

• Coastal NPS Program - Marinas Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS pollution from marinas and boating