Region 1: EPA New England

Long Island Sound Management Plan

Long Island Sound is one of 28 estuaries included in the National Estuary Program under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act.

The Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Long Island Sound was approved in September 1994. The Plan is a product of the Long Island Sound Study (LISS)-- a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations and individuals.

Primary partners in the LISS include the states of Connecticut and New York; EPA Region 1 in the New England area; and EPA Region 2 in the New York area. A number of Committees help to ensure broad input into development and implementation of the plan. These Committees represent policy, management, citizen and technical interests from around the Sound region.

The plan is the result of nearly 10 years of effort to research and monitor conditions in the Sound, identify priority problems, and develop strategies to address those problems.

Public Summary of the Management

• Introduction
• Hypoxia
• Toxics
• Pathogens
• Floatable Debris
• Land Use And Development
• Living Resources And Habitat Managment
• Supporting Implementation