Long Island Sound

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• LIS License Plate Application

  How to order a Long Island Sound license plate

• LIS License Plate Program

  Join the Long Island Sound License Plate Program

• LIS License Plate

  Background of the LIS License Plate Program and LIS Fund Projects

• Long Island Sound Fund Donation

  Make a charitable donation to help Long Island Sound

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Coastal NPS Program - Controlling Urban NPS Pollution Links

  Additional resources and links about reducing urban NPS pollution

• Urban Sources Management Measures

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program

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