Long Island Sound

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• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

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

• Sound Outlook

  Sound Outlook is an electronic newsletter published three times each year by the DEEP Bureau of Water Protection and Land Reuse.

• Aquaculture Brochure

  This guide provides an overview of the regulatory authorities and outlines the permitting requirements for those interested in pursuing aquaculture in Connecticut.

• 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.

• Related Information and References

  Find additional references and information about Long Island Sound including maps and photographs covering Connecticut's 36 coastal municipalities.

• What You Can Do

  Opportunities for coastal property owners to protect and preserve the natural resources and quality of life Long Island Sound provides

• 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.

• Introductory Webinar for Blue Plan Ecological Interested Parties

  The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Webinars & Mapbooks provide a record of the Blue Plan Team meetings and Outreach events, which were integral to the Blue Plan development process.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Urban Sources Management Measures

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

• 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 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.