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• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Find answers to questions frequently asked about coastal permitting.

• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program

  An overview of Connecticut's Coastal Permit Program administered by DEEP Land & Water Resources Division

• The Connecticut Harbor Masters Program

  Harbor Masters are responsible for the general care and supervision of the harbors and navigable waterways over which they have jurisdiction.