Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Long Island Sound

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  • Coastal NPS Program - Wetland Links

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

  • 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.

  • Coastal Access

    View points of coastal access in Connecticut.

  • Blue Plan Policies

    The Blue Plan's policies and information will enable existing permit programs to achieve clearer and more certain protection of the economic, cultural, and ecological values of Long Island Sound.

  • Blue Plan Transparent Process

    The development and implementation of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan is open and transparent, utilizing multiple means of communication.

  • Blue Plan Adaptive Management

    The Long Island Sound Blue Plan will be adapted as necessary every five years to reflect new data, uses, and issues.

  • Blue Plan Public Participation

    Your participation in the Blue Plan is essential to help us institute a plan that best supports your needs as a user of Long Island Sound.

  • Coastal Jurisdiction Line Fact Sheet

    Information about Connecticut's coastal jurisdiction line