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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.
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.
An explanation of what hazardous waste is and what kinds of materials are subject to regulation as hazardous waste.
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.
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
The Blue Plan has compiled a series of datasets, which are available on various online portals reviewed by scientific experts.
Introduction to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances are a group of over 4,000 manmade chemicals, collectively referred to as PFAS, that have recently entered the national spotlight as emerging contaminants with serious adverse impacts on human health, even at low concentrations in the parts per trillion range.
Coastal Jurisdiction Line Technical Report
Explains the protocol for determining the coastal jurisdiction line.
1999 Lobster Mortality Information Report
Information on the 1999 Lobster Mortalities in Long Island Sound.
Learn all about our American Shad Assessment - Connecticut's State Fish!
Find answers to questions frequently asked about coastal permitting.
Learn all about the Burlington State Fish Hatchery!
Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program
An overview of Connecticut's Coastal Permit Program administered by DEEP Land & Water Resources Division