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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Long Island Sound Blue Plan Advisory Committee

  The Blue Plan Advisory Committee is tasked with assisting the Commissioner of CT DEEP with drafting the Long Island Sound Resource and Use Inventory and Blue Plan.

• Long Island Sound

  Long Island Sound is Connecticut’s largest and most important natural resource.

• Blue Plan Basic Background

  Background on the establishment of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan

• 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.

• Coastal NPS Program & Enforcement Authority

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

• 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.

• 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.

• LIS License Plate

  Background of the LIS License Plate Program and LIS Fund Projects

• 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.

• Coastal NPS Program - Wetland Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS in wetlands and riparian areas

• Coastal NPS Program - Agriculture Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing NPS from agriculture