Long Island Sound

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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.

• 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.

• Agriculture Management Measures

  Connecticut’s coastal nonpoint source pollution control program includes agriculture management, which pertains to nutrient management at confined animal facilities.

• Coastal NPS Program - Agriculture Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS from agriculture

• Coastal NPS Program - Controlling Urban NPS Pollution Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing urban NPS pollution

• Coastal NPS Program & Enforcement Authority

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

• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

  This page gives an overview of Connecticut's Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Program.

• Urban Sources Management Measures

  Urban areas in Connecticut present the greatest nonpoint source-related threat to Long Island Sound.

• Coastal NPS Program - Hydromodifications Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS pollution from hydromodifications

• 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

• Coastal NPS Program -General Links

  additional resources and links for coastal nonpoint source pollution control

• 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.

• Coastal NPS Program Management Area - Analysis

  Connecticut includes additional land areas beyond the coastal boundary in its Section 6217 management area that have a significant, measurable impact on coastal waters ensuring more effective management of relevant land and water uses.

• Coastal NPS Program Management Area Map

  A map shows the location of towns in Connecticut's Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Management Area