Web Directory

» 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/

» Connecticut Federation of Lakes
   Promoting the understanding and 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://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2719&q=325530&depNav_GID=1625

» 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/

» Connecticut's Clean Marina Program
   Voluntary program that encourages inland and coastal marina operators to minimize pollution.
   http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2705&q=323530&depNav_GID=1635

» Connecticut's Streamwalk Initiative
   Program description, FAQs, Streamwalk manual and links to related sites.
   http://www.ct.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/communities/streamwalk_initiative.html

» Connecticut's Water Resources
   Information on ground water, rivers and streams, wetlands, Long Island Sound and lakes and ponds from the State Department of Environmental Protection.
   http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2719&q=325526&depNav_GID=1625&depNav=|

» Eastern Connecticut Conservation District
   Newsletter and information on events, board of directors, projects and field offices.
   http://www.conservect.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.conservect.org/eastern

» Human Impacts on Tidal Wetlands
   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.
   http://www.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://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325236

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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
   http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/state.cfm?statepostal=CT

» Thames River Basin Partnership
   Voluntary, cooperative effort to share organizational resources and to develop a regional approach to natural resource protection that grew out of locally led workshops held by the region's Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
   http://www.thamesriverbasinpartnership.org/

» 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/

» The Mattabesset River Watershed Association
   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.
   http://www.mrwa-ct.org/

» Tide Chart Index Connecticut Coast East
   Covering Stonington to New Haven.
   http://www.maineharbors.com/ct/tidecte.htm

» Tide Chart Index Connecticut Coast West
   Covering New Haven to Greenwich.
   http://www.maineharbors.com/ct/tidectw.htm

» 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/

» U.S. Geological Survey: Programs in Connecticut
   Information on projects and programs conducted throughout the state.
   http://water.usgs.gov/wid/html/ct.html

» 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