Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
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Marine Debris, Trash, Garbage and Fish Waste
Floating debris and solid objects may result in structural damage to boats or mechanical failures. Garbage in the water or washed up on the beach is unsightly and can injure or kill birds, fish, marine turtles and mammals.
Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) are invading coastal and inland waters. More than 50 non-native and 40 species that may not be native have been identified in Long Island Sound. Boaters can unwittingly play a role in spreading ANS.
Prepare ahead. Know this about large vessels. Safe Boating Education.
Long Island Sound provides invaluable habitats for many different species of birds, mammals, fish, and shellfish. It is home to lobsters and clams, herring and striped bass, eagles and terns, harbor seals and more.
Teak has been used in shipbuilding for thousands of years because it doesn’t rot, it’s more dimensionally stable than most woods, and it requires minimal care.
Washing the Topside of Your Boat
Products used to clean boats often contain harmful ingredients, which are used out of habit rather than necessity. Often chlorine, phosphates and ammonia are used to wash decks and hulls of boats. These products can damage human and fish tissue.
Learn about buying firewood and regulations concerning the movement of firewood.
Find all the resources you need to get out and enjoy freshwater fishing in Connecticut!
Household Alternatives for Reducing Toxic Products in Your Home
Fishing Access for Persons with Disabilities
Find fishing areas with access for persons with disabilities.
Green building encourages home purchases of existing structures which are convenient to public transportation, work, shopping, and other services.
A house that incorporates green building principles is said to be "built green".
Frequently asked questions about CT Transient Boating Facilities funded by the Boating Infrastructure Grant.