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U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Division - http://ct.water.usgs.gov/
Earth science agency which provides hydrologic information and appraises water resources for the government. |
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Save the Sound, Inc. - http://www.savethesound.org/
Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed. |
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SoundWaters - http://www.soundwaters.org/
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. |
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My Sound - http://www.mysound.uconn.edu/
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. |
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Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program in Connecticut - http://www.ct.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/water_resources.html
Overview of program that provides technical and financial assistance to watersheds of 250,000 or fewer acres in the state. |
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Connecticut Sea Grant - http://www.seagrant.uconn.edu/
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. |
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Quinnipiac River Watershed Association - http://www.qrwa.org/
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. |
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Soundkeeper - http://soundkeeper.org/
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. |
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Rivers Alliance of Connecticut - http://www.riversalliance.org/
Statewide coalition of river organizations and individuals formed to protect and enhance the state's rivers by promoting sound river and watershed policies. |
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The Long Island Sound Foundation - http://www.lisfoundation.org/
Organization which promotes awareness and environmentally-sound practices to preserve the Sound. Events calendar, mission statement, publications, resources and links. |
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Connecticut's Streamwalk Initiative - http://www.ct.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/communities/streamwalk_initiative.html
Program description, FAQs, Streamwalk manual and links to related sites. |
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Human Impacts on Tidal Wetlands - http://camel2.conncoll.edu/ccrec/greennet/arbo/publications/34/CHP4.HTM
Includes look at the history and evolution of the state's tidal wetlands, by Ron Rozsa, Ecologist, Office of Long Island Sound Programs, Connecticut DEP. |
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Connecticut Federation of Lakes - http://www.ctlakes.org/
Promoting the understanding and management of lakes, ponds, and watershed associations in the state. |
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The Mattabesset River Watershed Association - http://www.mrwa-ct.org/
Overview, publications, photos, watershed map and information on membership and activities for watershed that covers area starting from Newington-New Britain-Rocky HIll and runs south to shoreline towns. |
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Tide Chart Index Connecticut Coast West - http://www.maineharbors.com/ct/tidectw.htm
Covering New Haven to Greenwich. |
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Eastern Connecticut Conservation District - http://www.conservect.org/eastern/watershed_management.shtml
Newsletter and information on events, board of directors, projects and field offices. |
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Rivers: Rivers of Connecticut - http://www.nationalrivers.org/states/ct-menu.htm
River news, opinions, river law, events and resources. Part of the National Rivers Website. |
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Surf Your Watershed: Connecticut - http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/state.cfm?statepostal=CT
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. |
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Mansfield Hollow Lake - http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325236
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. |
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Connecticut Lakes and Ponds - http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2719&q=325530&depNav_GID=1625
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. |