Long Island Sound

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• Coastal NPS Program & Enforcement Authority

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

• 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.

• CT Coastal Nonpoint Program Home Page

  Learn what nonpoint source pollution is, how it affects our coastal waterways, and how Connecticut is working to address it.

• LIS License Plate

  Background of the LIS License Plate Program and LIS Fund Projects

• Blue Plan Basic Background

  Background on the establishment of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan

• 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.

• Wetlands and Riparian Areas Management Measures

  Changes in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a wetland or riparian area may impair their ability to filter excess sediments and nutrients, deteriorating surface water quality.

• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program

  An overview of Connecticut's Coastal Permit Program administered by DEEP Land & Water Resources Division

• Coastal Jurisdiction Line Technical Report

  Explains the protocol for determining the coastal jurisdiction line.

• Coastal Jurisdiction Line Fact Sheet

  Information about Connecticut's coastal jurisdiction line

• Public Trust Fact Sheet

  Connecticut's shore belongs to the people.

• Shoreline Protection

  Information about shoreline protection

• Tidal Wetlands

  Information about tidal wetlands for coastal property owners

• Access to Your Boat: Your Littoral Rights

  Explains the littoral rights of coastal property owners.

• LIS Blue Plan Final Draft

  The final draft of the LIS Blue Plan being submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly.