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River news, opinions, river law, events and resources. Part of the National Rivers Website.
http://www.nationalrivers.org/states/ct-menu.htm
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Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program in Connecticut
Overview of program that provides technical and financial assistance to watersheds of 250,000 or
fewer acres in the state.
http://www.ct.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/water_resources.html
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Connecticut Federation of Lakes
Promting the understanding and comprehensive management of lakes, ponds, and watershed associations
in the state.
http://www.ctlakes.org/
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SoundWaters
Dedicated to educating children and adults about Long Island Sound and its watershed. News,
volunteer and job opportunities, newsletter, membership, information about schooner and educational
programs and events.
http://www.soundwaters.org/
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Connecticut's Streamwalk Initiative
Program description, FAQs, Streamwalk manual and links to related sites.
http://www.ct.nrcs.usda.gov/streamwalk_initiative.html
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American Water Works Association, CT Section
International nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking
water quality and supply.
http://www.ctawwa.org/
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MyWatershed.com: Connecticut
Extensive information on Nonpoint Source Pollution, how it affects habitats and the environment,
and the steps residents can take towards prevention.
http://www.mywatershed.com/links/ct-prevention.htm
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Connecticut Central Coast Watersheds
Information on Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention in the watershed that includes Quinnipiac
River, Milford Harbor, Menunketesuch River and several brooks and reservoirs.
http://www.mywatershed.com/all/sne/qui/prevqui.htm
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Surf Your Watershed: Connecticut
Environmental profile, including water quality, beach monitoring sites, stream gauging stations,
real-time water data, fact sheets and other information for the state's watersheds. Also provides
interactive map which provides further information on local watersheds.
http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/state.cfm?statepostal=CT
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My Sound
EPA/UConn project provides real-time water quality monitoring data from Long Island Sound in order
to enhance the appreciation, knowledge and use of The Sound.
http://www.mysound.uconn.edu/
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Public Water Suppy Management Areas
State map outlining the boundaries of management districts.
http://www.ccrpa.org/pwater.htm
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River Protections Commissions
Map showing the rivers and streams in the state with color key of the overseeing commissions which
protect them.
http://www.ccrpa.org/river.htm
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MDC Environmental Services
Information on water pollution control, maintenance of the Connecticut River, hydroelectric
facilities and management of the municipal watershed.
http://www.themdc.com/environment.htm
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Connecticut Lakes and Ponds
Program by the state's Department of Environmental Protection to acquire data on water depth,
quality, aquatic vegetation and bottom materials for the lakes and ponds for which the State has
management and recreational responsibilities.
http://dep.state.ct.us/cgnhs/lakes/lakepond.htm
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Mansfield Hollow Lake
Ecological and recreational information from the Connecticut DEP on lake also known as Naubesatuck
Lake, which straddles the towns of Mansfield in Tolland County, and Windham in Windham County.
http://dep.state.ct.us/cgnhs/lakes/mhollow/Lake.htm
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U.S. Geological Survey: Programs in Connecticut
Information on projects and programs conducted throughout the state.
http://water.usgs.gov/wid/html/ct.html
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Human Impacts on Tidal Wetlands
Extensive look at the history and evolution of the state's tidal wetlands, by Ron Rozsa, Ecologist,
Office of Long Island Sound Programs, Connecticut DEP.
http://camel2.conncoll.edu/ccrec/greennet/arbo/publications/34/CHP4.HTM
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Connecticut Coastal Embayments
Summary of project which identified degradation of salt marshes as a result of tidal flow
restrictions caused by transportation facilities.
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/text/regions/ne/connemb.html
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Connecticut Coastal Salt Marsh Studies
Summary of technical analysis project of all eastern Connecticut salt marshes which resulted in
numerous sites being recommended for restoration.
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/text/regions/ne/consalt.html
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Beach Watch: Connecticut
Beach-specific information such as water quality, advisories and closings. Provided by the National
Health Protection Survey of Beaches office of the EPA.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/water/beach2000.nsf/(States%5CConnecticut)?OpenView
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Save the Sound, Inc.
Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and appreciation of Long
Island Sound and its watershed.
http://www.savethesound.org/
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Rivers Alliance of Connecticut
Statewide coalition of river organizations and individuals formed to protect and enhance the
state's rivers by promoting sound river and watershed policies.
http://www.riversalliance.org/
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U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Division
Earth science agency which provides hydrologic information and appraises water resources for the
government.
http://ct.water.usgs.gov/
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International Rivers Network: Connecticut
List of Connecticut River organizations, in zip code order.
http://www.irn.org/links/rivorg/rivorgct.html
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Soundkeeper
Promotes the protection and enhancement of the biological, physical and chemical integrity of Long
Island Sound and its watershed. Information on programs, geological history, weather, tides,
fishing and boating, and membership.
http://soundkeeper.org/
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The Long Island Sound Foundation
Organization which promotes awareness and environmentally-sound practices to preserve the Sound.
Events calendar, mission statement, publications, resources and links.
http://www.lisfoundation.org/
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Tide Chart Index Connecticut Coast West
Covering New Haven to Greenwich.
http://www.maineharbors.com/ct/tidectw.htm
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Tide Chart Index Connecticut Coast East
Covering Stonington to New Haven.
http://www.maineharbors.com/ct/tidecte.htm
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Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Quinnipiac River, which originates in the ridges
of Farmington and Plainville, and flows to its estuary in New Haven on Long Island Sound. Maps,
photos, events calendar, programs and membership information.
http://www.qrwa.org/
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