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• Fact Sheet for the Water Quality Standards and Classifications

  The Connecticut Water Quality Standards form the foundation of water quality programs in CT. This fact sheet provides a summary of water quality classification definitions and provides general information.

• Hydromodification Management Measures

  Hydromodification refers to channelization can adversely impact in-stream and stream-side fish and wildlife habitat, and alter water temperature and sediment transport

• Marinas and Recreational Boating Management Measures

  Connecticut DEEP has developed programs to comprehensively address the protection of habitat and water quality relative to marina and recreational boating activities.

• 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.

• What is Hazardous Waste?

  An explanation of what hazardous waste is and what kinds of materials are subject to regulation as hazardous waste.

• 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.

• Blue Plan Sound Science

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

• Coastal Consistency

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

• Introduction to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

  Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances are a group of over 4,000 manmade chemicals, collectively referred to as PFAS, that have recently entered the national spotlight as emerging contaminants with serious adverse impacts on human health, even at low concentrations in the parts per trillion range.

• Coastal Jurisdiction Line Fact Sheet

  Information about Connecticut's coastal jurisdiction line

• Coastal Jurisdiction Line Technical Report

  Explains the protocol for determining the coastal jurisdiction line.

• 1999 Lobster Mortality Information Report

  Information on the 1999 Lobster Mortalities in Long Island Sound.

• American Shad Assessment

  Learn all about our American Shad Assessment - Connecticut's State Fish!

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Find answers to questions frequently asked about coastal permitting.

• Burlington Hatchery

  Learn all about the Burlington State Fish Hatchery!