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• Coastal NPS Program - Agriculture Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS from agriculture

• 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

• Coastal NPS Program - Wetland Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS in wetlands and riparian areas

• 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.

• Coastal Hazards

  Coastal hazards have always been an issue for Connecticut due in part to concentrated population and development along the coast. Learn how storms, flooding, erosion, and the effects of climate change can affect Connecticut’s coast.

• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Video Series

  The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Video Series is a collection of six videos about the importance of the Blue Plan.

• Coastal Consistency

  All actions conducted by State or Federal agencies must be consistent with the policies of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act.

• Blue Plan Sound Science

  The Blue Plan has compiled a series of datasets, which are available on various online portals reviewed by scientific experts.

• LIS Blue Plan Final Draft

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

• Model Municipal PCD Revisions

  A summary of the recommendations for municipal Plans of Conservation and Development to better protect sensitive natural resources and local water quality from nonpoint source pollution.

• NERR Home Page

  Connecticut is seeking designaton of a National Estuarine Research Reserve to protect and study its estuarine systems.

• Blue Plan Process webpage

  Learn about the process that was utilized to develop the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.

• Blue Plan Comment Form

  Engaging stakeholders, which includes the general public, is critical to the success of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.