Long Island Sound
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Who Owns The Shore:The Public Trust
An overview of the Public Trust Doctrine
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Long Island Sound is Connecticut’s largest and most important natural resource.
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Related Information and References
Find additional references and information about Long Island Sound including maps and photographs covering Connecticut's 36 coastal municipalities.
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Connecticut's shore belongs to the people.
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Shoreline Preservation Task Force - Testimony
Testimony given before the Connecticut General Assembly's Shoreline Preservation Task Force
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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.
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Information about sea level rise in Connecticut and the adopted sea level change scenario for Connecticut.
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This guide provides an overview of the regulatory authorities and outlines the permitting requirements for those interested in pursuing aquaculture in Connecticut.
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Learn about Living Shorelines and their applications in coastal management.
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Coastal planning promotes the consistent application of the goals and policies of Connecticut's Connecticut's Coastal Management Act in order to maintain the compatibility of coastal uses with the protection of coastal resources.
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Learn about different coastal habitats and habitat restoration in Connecticut.
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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.
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Green Infrastructure Symposium
DEEP sponsored a statewide symposium on Thursday September 19, 2013, to help land use and public works professionals overcome barriers and create opportunities to use green infrastructure and low impact development practices in their towns.
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Agriculture Management Measures
Connecticut’s coastal nonpoint source pollution control program includes agriculture management, which pertains to nutrient management at confined animal facilities.