Long Island Sound Blue Plan Viewer v2

This viewer is available through CT ECO, a partnership between CT DEEP and UConn CLEAR. Description The purpose of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan is to identify and protect places of traditional use and ecological significance, and to minimize conflicts, now and in the future. This includes preserving a collective vision of Long Island Sound, and facilitating a transparent, science-based decision-making process. The Long Island Sound Blue Plan process included (1) gathering data to develop an inventory of ecological resources and human uses and producing corresponding maps that were reviewed by experts and stakeholders for relevance and accuracy and (2) development of Blue Plan policy to be implemented though existing State permit processes that will minimize conflict with natural resources and traditional uses. Use To use the viewer, use Layer List (right side) to expand groups and turn on and off layers (remember to turn OFF the ones above on the list or they will hide layers below) in order to to compare and explore. Clicking on a feature on the map may open a pop-up with additional information. Refer to Viewer Help for more details and tips. Tips The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Viewer Project page on CT ECO has technical information, more about each data layer including both the Ecologically Significant Areas (ESA) layers and the Significant Human Use Areas (SHUA) layers, links to map services and download files.