LINKS - USEFUL & INTERESTING

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Office of Long Island Sound Programs, CT Clean Vessel Act Program information
The Connecticut Boater's Guide.

NIANTIC RIVER ESTUARY
Niantic River Watershed Protection Plan
The Niantic River and what you can do to protect it ... article about stewardship by E. Kanter
Niantic River Estuary Canoe/Kayak Trail ... download information and have fun paddling!
For Launch Sites, check out UCONN's Coastal Access by Town website.

FRIENDS OF OSWEGATCHIE HILLS NATURE PRESERVE
... a group dedicated to preserving the Oswegatchie Hills as open space, and to creating a nature preserve for all to enjoy, for generations to come.

OSWEGATCHIE HILLS
Environmental Review Team (ERT) report on Oswegatchie Hills
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Trail Guide ... download this brochure and take a hike!

RIVERS
The Rivers Alliance of Connecticut is the statewide coalition of river organizations and individuals formed to protect and enhance Connecticut's rivers by promoting sound river and watershed policies, uniting and strengthening the state's many river groups, and educating the public about the importance of river conservation.

LONG ISLAND SOUND & ENVIRONS
Soundkeeper - Long Island Sound. Soundkeeper is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the biological, physical, and chemical integrity of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Laws established by the Clean Water Act, as well as others, were designed to protect the Sound, and other waters, from pollution. But citizens are responsible for seeing that these laws are enforced. Soundkeeper is the vital link — the voice and action of concerned citizens — in making the waters of Long Island Sound fishable and swimmable. By raising awareness and attacking critical issues with the commitment and support of a dedicated citizen network, Soundkeeper is the advocate for the Sound. Our daily work is patrolling, investigating, intervening, and raising public awareness of the Sound’s problems.
The Long Island Sound Study (LISS) is a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations and individuals. These people are working together to protect and improve the health of the Sound by implementing the Sound's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan completed in 1994.

WATERSHED ISSUES/STORMWATER
US EPA Storm Water Phase II Final Rule, January 2000. Permitting and Reporting: The Process and Requirements.
Local Government Environmental Assistance Network. Keeps local government officials abreast of current environmental funding opportunities, federal policy updates, important legislative activities, new reports and publications, and other available tools and resources.
'Stormwater News', Web Site dedicated to providing a source of information regarding stormwater pollution, treatment methodologies, and related issues. With this on-line library you can download research papers and information regarding Nonpoint Source Pollution, Best Management Practices, upcoming conferences, NPDES, TMDLs, Pictures, and other Stormwater topics.