Long Island Sound

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• Urban Sources Management Measures

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

• 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.

• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program

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

• Blue Plan Significant Areas

  Identification of ecological signifcant areas and significant human use areas and their spatial locations enables the Blue Plan and its policies to meet protection goals.

• 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.

• 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 Basic Background

  Background on the establishment of 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.

• Blue Plan Coordination and Cooperation

  The development of the Blue Plan depends on gaining insight from a range of stakeholders and public users of Long Island Sound

• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Listserve Sign Up

  Join the Blue Plan LIS listserve to keep informed on the progress of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan.

• 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.