- 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
- 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
- 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
- Connecticut Federation of Lakes
Promting the understanding and comprehensive management of lakes, ponds, and watershed associations in the state.
http://www.ctlakes.org/
- 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
- Connecticut Sea Grant
Program of the University of Connecticut and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that fosters the conservation and wise use of aquatic, coastal and marine resources through research, outreach and education.
http://www.seagrant.uconn.edu/
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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/
- 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
- 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/
- 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
- 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/
- Rivers: Rivers of Connecticut
River news, opinions, river law, events and resources. Part of the National Rivers Website.
http://www.nationalrivers.org/states/ct-menu.htm
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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
- 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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