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Implementation Actions - Long Island Sound Partnership
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A new Indicators section that measures the success of the 2025 CCMP management objectives is under development. In the meantime, the LIS Partnership is still presenting the Ecosystem Targets that help inform 2015 management goals.
Implementation Actions and Progress
Interactive Implementation Actions Table
Implementation Actions are developed by the Long Island Sound Partnership work groups to carry out the strategies, objectives, and outcomes of the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). These actions help the Long Island Sound Partnership decide what projects and investments are needed. The interactive table below shows each Implementation Action under the
2020-2024 CCMP Update
by CCMP theme. For more information on the federal funds spent on these actions, please see our
annual work plans
or visit
Partnership Projects
. The table reports on the implementation actions’ progress, allocated federal funding, and relationship to the 20 Ecosystem Targets.
How to Use the Table
Click on the “Filter Data Table” search button below to view implementations actions connected to a specific CCMP theme or Ecosystem Target. By having this filtering option, you can better connect actions to environmental outcomes.
Interactive Implementation Actions Table Field Descriptions
Implementation Action Number – The associated defining number of each implementation action number. It is the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan theme (WW, HW, SC, SM) followed by the action number.
CCMP Theme – The implementation action’s associated theme of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
Implementation Action Text – The text of the specific, tactical actions to measurably carry out the strategies over the next five years.
Implementation Action Type – The type of implementation action (discrete, ongoing).
Implementation Action Status – The status of the implementation action (no progress, partial progress, significant progress).
Total Estimated Costs – The estimated cost of each implementation action meet completion/significant progress.
Federal Dollars Spent – The current total of federal (EPA) dollars spent on each implementation action.
Ecosystem Target – The associated ecosystem target of each implementation action.
Implementation Action Output – The outputs of each implementation action. Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Strategy – The associated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Strategy, broad, strategic actions needed to achieve an objective, of each implementation action.
Background on the CCMP Themes
The
Long Island Sound Partnership
(LIS Partnership), established in 1985 under Section 320 and 119 of the Clean Water Act, is one of the inaugural
EPA National Estuary Programs
. EPA, joined with Connecticut and New York, established the
lisp Management Conference
– a partnership of federal and state agencies, user groups, concerned organizations, and individuals dedicated to improving the health of the Sound. First developed in 1994, the LIS Partnership issued a revised
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
in 2015. The plan is organized around four major themes: 1) Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds (WW); 2) Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife (HW); 3) Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SC); and 4) Sound Science and Inclusive Management (SM). Under each theme, there are set implementation actions which have been formulated to carry out each themes’ strategies to help meet the CCMP’s objectives and outcomes. Every 5 years, the LIS Partnership updates each themes’ implementation actions to successfully progress management targets relative to current successes, challenges, and gaps. In 2020, the LIS Partnership updated the
CCMP Action Plan
listing 136 implementation actions covering the period 2020-2024.
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Theme :
Ecosystem Target :
ID
Implementation Action Number ALT
Implementation Action Number
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Theme
Implementation Action Text
Implementation Action Type
Implementation Action Status
Total Estimated Costs
Federal Dollars Spent
Implementation Action Outputs
Ecosystem Target
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan Strategy
Details
WW1
WW-1
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Evaluate how drivers of pollutant loads and management responses will affect current and future pollutant loads from point and nonpoint sources.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
2,150,858.67
Reports on impact of population change, land use, and climate on loadings; Data to enable state and municipal managers to reinforce need for and implement BMPs for mitigating nutrient stressors to surface and groundwater; Completion of the Integrated Systemwide Eutrophication Modeling Tool
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-1a1, 1-1a2, 1-1a6
WW2
WW-2
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Continue to collaborate with municipalities, local partners and stakeholders to strategically plan for and implement capital improvements, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and improved operation and maintenance to mitigate point and nonpoint source pollution loadings, incorporating the analysis of potential future changes in loading (WW1).
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$1,000,000-$1,000,0000
14,460,600.47
Municipalities incorporating special sewer districts, denitrifying decentralized treatment systems, and innovative and alterative on-site wastewater treatment systems through installation or replacement in the Long Island Sound watershed; Planning grants will include estimates of expected sewer use, stormwater and agricultural runoff, and population fluctuation as well as anticipated flow rates and nutrient levels
Extent of Hypoxia, Nitrogen Loading, Water Clarity, Impervious Cover, Approved Shellfish Areas, Sediment Quality Improvement
1-1a1, 1-1a2
WW3
WW-3
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Expand point source and establish nonpoint source nutrient trading programs for the Long Island Sound watershed.
Discrete
No Progress
$1,000,000-$5,000,000
112,460.00
Comprehensive review on effectiveness and recommendations for existing/future trading programs
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity
1-1a2
WW4
WW-4
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Pursue opportunities to further improve nitrogen removal, including low-cost retrofits, at WWTFs throughout the watershed but particularly in the upstream states.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$1,000,000-$10,000,000
5,639,907.50
Facility planning to improve nitrogen removal capabilities in WWTF systems; Upgrades to WWTFs
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity
1-1a2
WW5
WW-5
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Encourage municipalities to do sustainable asset management through their sewage collection system.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$1,000,000-$10,000,000
500,000.00
Funding plan for infrastructure repairs and upgrades; Reduced nitrogen and pathogen loading into Long Island Sound; Reduced groundwater and fresh surface water contamination; Reduced shellfish/beach closures; Increased number of municipalities investigating conditions of wastewater infrastructure; Increased repairs of sewer infrastructure; Development of revised Asset Management Plan guidance with supporting tools for municipalities and subsequent increase in implementation of responsible asset management plans
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-1a2, 1-1a6
WW6
WW-6
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
By 2024, develop a plan to meet the Ecosystem Target of having all practices and measures installed to attain the 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL nitrogen allocations for stormwater and nonpoint source inputs for the entire watershed.
Ongoing
No Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
26,600.00
Completion of the Nonpoint Source Tracking Tool and Nonpoint Source Decision Support Framework and Tool; Development of plans for Long Island Sound watershed states and their municipalities to install practices and measures to meet the 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL; Inventory of total GI and stormwater treatment; Estimated nonpoint source reductions based on implemented BMPs
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover
1-1a3, 1-1a6
WW7
WW-7
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Enhance implementation of the 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL, particularly for nonpoint sources.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$1,000,000-$10,000,000
2,820,404.89
Implementation of Long Island Sound 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover
1-1a3, 4-2a4, 4-3b2
WW8
WW-8
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Conduct studies and research to better understand the ecosystem’s response to nitrogen reductions to support an evaluation of the 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
8,022,018.72
Better understanding of ecosystem’s response to lower nitrogen levels; Completion of an evaluation of and plan for 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL assessment
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover
1-1a3, 4-2a4, 4-3b2
WW9
WW-9
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve and enforce pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer regulations and other Best Management Practices for agriculture and urban turf.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
104,726.66
Reduced contaminated stormwater runoff to Long Island Sound tributaries; Healthier soils and reduced human, plant, and wildlife exposure to potential chemical hazards
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-1a5
10
WW10
WW-10
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Develop a nonpoint source and stormwater tracking system tool for the Long Island Sound watershed.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
300,000.00
A functional tracking and accountability system to store implementation activities related to reducing nitrogen and qualitatively track progress towards attainment of the 2000 Dissolved Oxygen TMDL; Consistent guidance for data collection, implementation planning, and determining progress across the Long Island Sound watershed; Complete and adopt Nonpoint Source Tracking Tool
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover
1-1a6, 1-1a7, 4-2a4
11
WW11
WW-11
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Develop and implement performance-based policies and strategies in support of Best Management Practices for decentralized wastewater management districts and on-site wastewater treatment systems.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
192,195.66
Strategy/Plan to advocate for state and county resources to support and develop necessary regulations and policies; Improved and adopted regulations policies requiring current advanced nutrient reducing package and on-site septic systems in both states
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-1a7, 4-2a4
12
WW12
WW-12
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve understanding, management, design, and implementation of denitrifying decentralized and residential, on-site wastewater treatment systems.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$1,150,000-$10,000,000
2,790,846.99
Planning/research reports on nitrogen removing OSWTS ; Improvement and economies of scale in OSWTS nitrogen removal technologies; Eventual nitrogen load reductions resulting from implementation
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-1a7, 4-1a1, 4-2a4
13
WW13
WW-13
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve efficiency and resiliency of existing/new waste treatment systems including septic, WWTF and stormwater infrastructure to be resilient to sea level rise, storm surge, and intense storms and flooding.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$10,000,000
521,666.66
Projects focusing on improving efficiency and resiliency of existing and new waste treatment infrastructure ; List of plants and systems that will require upgrades to accommodate SLR, storm surge, and intense storms and flooding
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-1a8, 3-4a1, 3-4b1, 3-4b2, 4-3a1
14
WW14
WW-14
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Support collaborative and inclusive development of new and updated restoration/protection plans for Connecticut and New York embayment sub-watersheds with pollution load reduction targets.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
1,887,693.82
Database of approved watershed plans and implementation stage; Approved watershed management plans for sub-watersheds in the Connecticut and New York portions of the Long Island Sound watershed
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-1b1
15
WW15
WW-15
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Increase permanent land protection of riparian corridors and wetland buffers at the municipal level.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
24,918.00
Reduced impervious cover and contaminated stormwater runoff to Long Island Sound tributaries; Improved ground water infiltration and recharge; Restored hydrologic function of riparian areas and wetlands; Provide connectivity of wildlife corridors and greenways
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
1-1b2, 2-1a2
16
WW16
WW-16
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Promote establishment and protection of riparian corridors and wetland buffers at the municipal level through development of local ordinances.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$5,000,000
11,691.00
Reduced impervious cover and contaminated stormwater runoff to Long Island Sound tributaries; Improved ground water infiltration and recharge; Restored hydrologic function of riparian areas and wetlands; Provide connectivity of wildlife corridors and greenways
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
1-1b2, 2-1a2
17
WW17
WW-17
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
By 2024, develop a plan to meet the Ecosystem Target of decreasing by 10% the area of effective impervious cover in the Connecticut and New York portions of the watershed by 2035 relative to a 2010 baseline
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
20,985.71
A plan that describes the strategy and activities needed to attain the effective impervious cover target
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover
1-1b2, 2-1a2
18
WW18
WW-18
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Support implementation of stormwater permit guidance requiring all new development and substantial redevelopment to capture and infiltrate runoff from the 90th percentile storm, (generally a 0.8-1.3 inch storm).
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
61,666.68
Reduced contaminated stormwater runoff to Long Island Sound tributaries; Improved ground water infiltration and recharge
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-1c1, 1-1a6, 1-1b2, 3-4a1, 3-4a2, 3-4b1, 3-4b2
19
WW19
WW-19
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve environmental practices (boat wrap, bottom paint, pump out, etc.) at marinas.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
0.00
Reduced pollution of Long Island Sound by the recreational boating industry
Nitrogen Loading; Sediment Quality Improvement; Marine Debris
1-2a1, 1-2a2
20
WW20
WW-20
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Support activities to achieve trash-free waters.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
837,895.00
Long-term reduction in amount of marine debris in Long Island Sound; Annual #DontTrashLISound campaign
Water Clarity; Sediment Quality Improvement; Marine Debris
1-2a1, 1-2a2
21
WW21
WW-21
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Develop a comprehensive marine debris reduction plan.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
0.00
Long Island Sound specific marine debris reduction action plan; Long-term reduction in amount of marine debris in Long Island Sound
Water Clarity; Sediment Quality Improvement; Marine Debris
1-2a1, 1-2a2
22
WW22
WW-22
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Support and promote pharmaceutical and prescription medicine take-back programs at the state and municipal level to inform the general public about the pathways and impacts of emerging contaminants entering the waters and sediments of Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
0.00
Long Island Sound centric brochures and flyers promoting chemical/medicine take back programs; Local social marketing take-back events and promotional campaigns; Increased public awareness and participation of proper disposal of mercury containing consumer products; Reduced nonpoint sources of metal and harmful organic compounds; Reduced levels of in-situ Long Island Sound water column contaminants; Reduced levels, over time, of embayment sediment contaminants
Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-2b1
23
WW23
WW-23
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Encourage state and local health departments to adopt emerging rapid bacterial detection technologies that would allow shorter duration administrative beach/shellfish closings than those based on rainfall only.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
187,333.33
Reduced beach and shellfish bed closures; Better science informing management decisions
Approved Shellfish Areas
1-2b2
24
WW24
WW-24
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Implement field studies with standardized procedures and clearly defined data acceptance metrics to demonstrate the use of microbial source tracking to help resolve local water quality challenges.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
76,000.00
Development of standardized procedures and defined data acceptance metrics
Approved Shellfish Areas; Shellfish Harvested; Public Beach Closures
1-2b2
25
WW25
WW-25
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Evaluate challenges to implementation of bioextraction in Long Island Sound, including use conflicts, economic viability, permitting and testing requirements and potential environmental impacts, and make recommendations to overcome them.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
2,945,999.61
Reports on technical and regulatory components (use conflicts, economic viability, environmental impacts, public health concerns, and permitting and testing requirements) affecting implementation of bioextraction in Long Island Sound and adoption by aquaculture industry
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas; Shellfish Harvested
1-2b3
26
WW26
WW-26
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve the permitting and certification process for new aquaculture projects with products intended for human consumption, particularly those projects with a bioextraction focus.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
363,596.58
Improved and streamlined ingredient testing procedures ; Streamlined and timely permitting processes;Increased bioextraction based aquaculture operations
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas; Shellfish Harvested
1-2b3
27
WW27
WW-27
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve ability of models and/or studies to estimate contaminant and nutrient loads to embayments and evaluate the effectiveness of remedial actions.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
3,822,689.01
Improved capacity for eutrophication modeling either through improvements to existing models or development of an ensemble approach; Reduced nutrient loads based on management actions; Management decisions based on modeled load estimates
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-3a2, 4-1a1, 4-1c1
28
WW28
WW-28
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Maintain and enhance the management utility of water quality monitoring of watershed nutrient loads and ecosystem responses to Long Island Sound and its embayments.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$1,000,000-$3,000,000
3,295,739.57
Systematic report of long-term water quality monitoring dataset; Regular review and updates to monitoring technologies
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity
1-3b1, 4-1b4
29
WW29
WW-29
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Develop and implement a water quality monitoring strategy for nitrogen in the upper basin states of Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Ongoing
No Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
22,700.00
Regular monitoring and reporting on nitrogen concentrations in the upper watershed
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity
1-3b1, 4-1b3, 4-1b4, 4-2a4
30
WW30
WW-30
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Assess and identify the impact of emerging (e.g., PBDE, pharmaceuticals) and legacy (e.g., heavy metals, PCBs) contaminants on the ecosystem services and biota of Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
No Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
343,924.00
A report detailing loading sources, impacts, and management options for specific emerging contaminants
Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Shellfish Harvested
1-3b2, 4-1a1
31
WW31
WW-31
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Initiate contaminant level and effects monitoring in Long Island Sound embayments through an expansion of the NCCA monitoring protocols.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
42,333.33
Data on 60 embayments using he NCCA monitoring protocols
Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Shellfish Harvested
1-3b2
32
WW32
WW-32
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Improve the monitoring needed to assess the risk of climate change impacts including acidification on water quality.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
1,274,289.67
An analysis that identifies data gaps in monitoring for climate impacts; A more streamlined monitoring program and potential cost savings; Improved understanding of the impact of changing climate on water quality
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-3b3, 4-1b3, 4-1b4, 4-3a1
33
WW33
WW-33
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Implement the 2018 Sentinel Monitoring Strategy.
Ongoing
No Progress
$125,000-$750,000
82,764.38
Development of a Sentinel Monitoring Network; Identification of current monitoring programs and gaps in parameter monitoring; Synthesis report of outcomes of the sentinel monitoring workshop, and recommended next steps in the implementation of the strategy; Identification of opportunities for collaboration to establish critical research programs (that do not already exist), foster needed technological advancements, and implement long term monitoring and modeling; Increased communication and outreach to managers about available data and predictions to develop and implement management decisions and adaptation strategies; Actively update the Long Island Sound sentinel monitoring webpage
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-3b3, 4-3a1
34
WW34
WW-34
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Conduct periodic (five year, or earlier) review and revision of Sentinel Monitoring Strategy document.
Ongoing
No Progress
$12,500-$25,000
4,266,803.73
Up to date sentinel monitoring strategy
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-3b3, 4-3a1
35
WW35
WW-35
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Assess sources of pathogens and nutrients and work with communities to abate or alleviate those sources.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
1,362,654.50
Enumeration and/or estimation of pathogen and nutrient loads from point and nonpoint sources to embayments
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-3b4, 1-3b1, 4-1b4
36
WW36
WW-36
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Monitor occurrences of biotoxin and HABs
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$175,000-$1,150,000
45,630.44
A better understanding of HABs and the factors which drive them; Better tracking of pollutants to Long Island Sound (from embayment monitoring)
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-3b5
37
WW37
WW-37
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Research contributing factors of HABs and biotoxin outbreaks and identify and execute mitigation actions.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
0.00
Safer seafood; Improved water quality and habitats; Increased recreational opportunities; Develop a predictive coupled nutrient-hydrodynamic tool that is calibrated/verified by monitoring data to help prevent eutrophication and HAB outbreaks
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Approved Shellfish Areas
1-3b5
38
WW38
WW-38
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Maintain and strengthen the Long Island Sound Climate Change and Sentinel Monitoring Work Group and conduct 1-2 Sentinel Monitoring workshops by 2024.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$150,000
44,446.00
Regional sentinel monitoring
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement
1-3c1, 4-1b3
39
WW39
WW-39
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Develop, maintain and share research and monitoring resources and supporting infrastructure with regional agencies/partners (USGS, NOAA, NERR, USFWS, EPA, CTDEEP, Project Oceanology, UConn, Stony Brook Univ., etc.) including but not limited to equipment, staff, vessels, docking facilities, etc.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
463,411.81
Increased collaborations ; Increased compatibility of programs and data utility
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space; Marine Debris; Public Access
1-3c1, 3-1b1, 4-1b3, 4-2b2
40
WW40
WW-40
Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
Continue to support, improve, and utilize the Sentinel Monitoring Data Citation Clearinghouse and other data synthesis, storage, and sharing efforts.
Ongoing
No Progress
$37,500-$175,000
61,483.00
Improved data sharing and collaboration; Continue to have a functioning and expanded Sentinel Monitoring Data Clearinghouse
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Public Engagement and Knowledge
1-3c2, 4-1b3
41
HW1
HW-1
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Complete projects that result in restoration of coastal habitat.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$125,000-$5,000,000
12,274,942.51
Habitat restoration in the 12 targeted habitat types; Funding for priority projects on the list and those that surface due to expert insight and need; Enhanced biodiversity, increased biomass of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), and improved habitat health due to restoration
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Habitat Connectivity
2-1a1
42
HW2
HW-2
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Develop a list of current and new or innovative restoration techniques.
Ongoing
No Progress
$12,500-$25,000
429,769.13
A regularly updated online annotated list of new and innovative restoration techniques to be shared with restoration practitioners in the LISS area
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored
2-1a1
43
HW3
HW-3
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Complete projects that restore or maintain habitat connectivity (i.e., river miles reconnected and/or contiguous acres of coastal habitat protected or restored). Generate supporting GIS data to help measure extent of connectivity enhanced.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$5,000,000
5,808,148.61
GIS data generated for potential and completed habitat restoration projects and made accessible to the public; An online map displaying the habitat restoration projects (completed and proposed) that enhance habitat connectivity; Letters to funding program administrators requesting that prioritization by habitat connectivity be added to their ranking criteria
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space; Riparian Buffer Extent
2-1a1, 2-1a2,1-1b2
44
HW4
HW-4
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
By 2024, agree upon an applicable habitat connectivity model and apply metrics for all restoration and protection projects.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
125,792.21
Potential habitat connectivity models are reviewed and discussed via the LISS HRSWG and its partners. A habitat connectivity model is chosen for use by LISS in order to track and prioritize connectivity; A list and map of prioritized sites for restoration and protection to increase habitat connectivity in LISS area; GIS data layers for various coastal habitats from which connectivity can be assessed; Recommendations for where to prioritize habitat restoration and land protection
Habitat Connectivity
2-1a2, 2-1b1,2-4a1
45
HW5
HW-5
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Use remote sensing, mapping tools, modeling, and field verification to determine sites that are likely to be impacted by sea level rise, and which sites are ideal for habitat migration.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$600,000
864,177.82
Maps and list of sites impacted by SLR; Maps and lists of sites that are ideal for habitat migration; Monitoring strategy for SLR vulnerable habitats to detect what changes actually occur and at what rates; Long-term monitoring sites identified (possibly using Stewardship Sites as Sentinel Monitoring Sites); Research directed toward the understanding of marine transgression processes and marsh response to sea level rise
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored
2-1b1, 2-1c1, 2-4a1
46
HW6
HW-6
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Develop and apply habitat quality metrics and assessment methodology across targeted habitat types.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
404,570.65
Consistent methods for evaluating habitat quality of targeted coastal habitats
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Habitat Connectivity
2-1b1, 2-1a1, 2-4a2
47
HW7
HW-7
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Use leading-edge design tools to prioritize future conservation investment and management plan development for Long Island Sound’s most significant and imperiled terrestrial and intertidal coastal habitats.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
571,206.31
Prioritized list of sites or areas for possible nomination as Stewardship Areas or Stewardship Sites that can help best direct limited conservation resources; Management plans created for identified and prioritized sites
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
2-1b1, 3-5a2
48
HW8
HW-8
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Conduct an ecological assessment of lands and waters surrounding Long Island Sound Stewardship Sites and design green infrastructure/low-impact development pilot projects that minimize negative impacts and enhance beneficial ecosystem services of lands within or surrounding the Sites.
Discrete
No Progress
$12,500-$150,000
67,633.47
Funding secured and designs for two Stewardship pilot Site(s) (one in New York and one in Connecticut) are implemented; Conceptual designs for two more Stewardship Sites that include GI/LID conceptual designs and address how the major threats to Stewardship Site resources can be avoided, minimized, and mitigated; Report outlining an engagement protocol with a focus on how future contractors, partners or LISS HRSWG co-leaders could establish new partnerships and a stronger rapport with town officials and residents within the pilot project area
Protected Open Space; Impervious Cover
2-1b1, 2-4a2
49
HW9
HW-9
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Equitably protect high-priority coastal habitat from development through property acquisition and other means, support sustainable use of these properties, without discouraging wildlife use, and create a registry of protected areas in Connecticut and New York, which encompasses both existing protected properties and future acquisitions.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$1,000,0000
8,048,365.24
More land protected from development; More land set aside strictly for wildlife use; More land for shared wildlife and recreational use; Larger contiguous parcels of protected lands; Easily accessible database of protected lands
Protected Open Space
2-1b2, 2-1b3
50
HW10
HW-10
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Promote management practices that limit human disturbance and protect functional availability of coastal and marine habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including forage species and other wildlife.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
543,840.14
Targeted coastal habitats are managed to reduce human disturbance and support and enhance SGCN, forage species, and other wildlife
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space; Riparian Buffer Extent
2-1b2, 2-1b3, 2-3a2, 3-3a1
51
HW11
HW-11
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
In lieu of hard armoring, develop and promote the use of living shoreline habitat protection methods (dunes, shorelines, coastal marshes) and standardized living shoreline monitoring protocols while considering the habitat needs of Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including forage species, and reducing wildlife conflicts.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$5,000,000
830,761.54
Coastal habitats are protected from erosion and buffered against storm damage; Permitting strategies that require/encourage the use of living shorelines for habitat protection and enhancement (NY); Changes in the regulations that allow for the installation of innovative living shoreline techniques (NY); Monitoring protocols developed
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space; Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
2-1c1
52
HW12
HW-12
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Promote the conversion of existing armored shorelines (seawalls, riprap, bulkheads, etc.) to softer, nature-based living shorelines to enhance habitat and habitat connectivity.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$3,000,000
302,230.00
Developed coastal properties are protected from erosion and buffered against storm damage; Permitting strategies that require/encourage the use of living shorelines for habitat protection and enhancement (NY); Changes in the regulations that allow for the installation of innovative living shoreline techniques (NY); Shoreline assessment(s) in NY and CT that identifies current shoreline armoring and natural structures; Prioritization tool that assists landowners in identifying the correct options for nature-based features in Long Island Sound
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
2-1c1
53
HW13
HW-13
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Promote directed volunteer-driven invasive species reconnaissance and removal work.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$750,000
404,202.27
A list and/or map of locations and distribution of invasive species in priority sites; Active removal of invasive species; Creation of a network of volunteers to manage these locations
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space; Riparian Buffer Extent; Public Engagement and Knowledge
2-2a1, 2-2a2, 2-2d1, 3-1c1,3-2b2
54
HW14
HW-14
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Develop and implement invasive/non-native species management plans for priority terrestrial and aquatic sites.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$50,000-$300,000
32,176.00
Development and implementation of invasive species management plans for targeted habitats across Long Island Sound; A list of BMPs and HACCP plans distributed in an informational pamphlet and available on LISS website; Outreach Plan to provide this information to target audiences; Training in how to apply HACCP to field work and develop plans or BMPs to minimize risk of introducing or spreading invasive species between sites
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space; Riparian Buffer Extent; Public Engagement and Knowledge
2-2a2, 2-2d1
55
HW15
HW-15
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Assess adequacy of current legislation and programs that target prevention, spread, and removal of invasive/non-native species.
Discrete
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
66,134.00
New legislation is passed, resulting in new regulations that target the prevention of introduction and minimization of the spread of invasive species; Existing and new regulations are effectively enforced in stopping the introduction and spread of invasive species; The public is educated regarding the new and existing legislation and regulation
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space
2-2a2, 2-2d1
56
HW16
HW-16
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Collect and analyze data on, and restore habitat for, listed and forage species.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$275,000-$1,750,000
2,135,603.33
Data on population size and distribution for a variety of SGCN and forage species; Habitat restoration projects are completed to support SGCN and forage species; SGCN and forage species make use of the newly restored habitat; Development management strategies (including climate adaptation strategies) for key species
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space
2-2b1
57
HW17
HW-17
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Reduce and manage threats to populations of Species of Greatest Conservation Need, including forage species
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
190,759.00
Creation of management plans and research projects that will continue/begin to determine the impacts of climate driven threats and predator-prey relationships; Collection of data from management plans and research projects that can help to determine the impacts of climate driven threats and predator-prey relationships
Protected Open Space
2-2b2, 2-4a3, 3-1a1
58
HW18
HW-18
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Develop a shellfish management plan for aquaculture, recreation, and restoration that ensures sustainable marine populations.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
368,961.39
Completion of a CT statewide plan and a NY statewide plan; Section of plans devoted to restoration of shellfish reefs as habitat, including benefits to aquaculture industry from the restoration of such reefs. The recently completed Natural Shellfish Beds chapter of the LISS Habitat Restoration Manual may qualify as the habitat restoration section of the plans.
Shellfish Harvested; Approved Shellfish Areas; Public Beach Closures
2-2c1
59
HW19
HW-19
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Update and implement Connecticut and New York State Wildlife Action Plans as they pertain to Long Island Sound, and continue to update or draft new site-specific management plans as needed.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$37,500-$1,150,000
0.00
Updated New York State Wildlife Action Plan; Updated Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan; New and/or updated Management Plans for site-specific areas (state forests, state parks, nature preserves, wildlife management areas, etc.)
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space
2-2d1
60
HW20
HW-20
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Develop and support programs to engage landowners in understanding the importance of habitat protection and management methods and in implementing them on their properties.
Ongoing
No Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
225,073.14
Websites, brochures, pamphlets, etc., with the information people need to assist them; A list of resources that can be called upon to develop landowner restoration plans/programs
Coastal Habitat Extent; Protected Open Space; Riparian Buffer Extent; Public Engagement and Knowledge
2-3a1, 2-3a2, 3-1a3
61
HW21
HW-21
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Support inclusive participation of communities and stakeholders in the design
and implementation of the Long Island Sound National Estuarine Research Reserve management plan and reserve education and research programs.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
686,745.94
Pre-Designation: Workshops/meetings hosted by the State leads to solicit input from stakeholders to inform the Reserve goals, strategies, and areas of focus required to develop the Reserve management plan; Post-Designation: Public outreach events that will educate the public regarding the importance of the Research Reserve and its estuarine ecology and attract volunteers and/or attendance for Reserve research, monitoring, or education/training programs; Post-Designation: Programming (workshops, meetings, curriculum, etc.) to support the education of K-12 science teachers in estuarine science, monitoring, and stewardship; Post-Designation: Creation of signage, displays, or other similar items within the Reserve to help promote estuarine science and education; Development of a Reserve Management Plan
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space; Public Engagement and Knowledge
2-3a1, 2-3a2, 3-3a2
62
HW22
HW-22
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Engage local communities in design, development, implementation, and promotion of habitat restoration, stewardship and monitoring projects.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
1,875,460.73
Using appropriate monitoring protocols, trained community scientists that are capable of collecting scientifically based data during monitoring efforts (i.e., water quality, invasive species removal, alewife surveys, avian studies, etc.); Events/workshops hosted by researchers and/or practitioners for community scientists to collect scientifically based data; Biological data collected from around the Long Island Sound; Public outreach events that will educate the public regarding the importance of the habitat restoration project and attract volunteers for planting, weeding, monitoring, etc.; Creation of volunteer activities at restoration sites (i.e., planting, watering, weeding, monitoring) that are open to the public
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Protected Open Space; Public Engagement and Knowledge
2-3b1, 2-3a1, 2-3a2, 3-1a3, 3-1c1, 3-2b2
63
HW23
HW-23
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Collect and analyze data on LISS 12 targeted coastal habitat types in order to improve habitat assessment and adaptive management.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
630,405.62
Consistent way to evaluate 12 targeted coastal habitats using an agreed upon monitoring protocol; Document to teach others how to apply this method going forward
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
2-4a1, 2-4a2
64
HW24
HW-24
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Explore adding new coastal habitat types to the 12 currently targeted for restoration.
Ongoing
No Progress
$1,000,000-$5,000,000
240,156.22
Data collected on the various coastal habitat in Long Island Sound; Additional chapter(s) in LISS Habitat Restoration Manual created as needed; Updated report on the targeted coastal habitat types of LIS
Coastal Habitat Extent; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
2-4a2
65
HW25
HW-25
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Continue Long Island Sound eelgrass abundance surveys and promote eelgrass management.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$437,500-$1,125,000
229,087.11
Eelgrass survey report, along with field verification, that highlights the locations and extent of eelgrass beds in Long Island Sound; Management plans for LISS New York partners; Research needs, monitoring recommendations, and projects identified; Trend analysis for eelgrass highlighting areas of recovery, declines, the success of funded restoration projects
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent
2-4a2
66
HW26
HW-26
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Determine whether monitoring of surrogate species, including those of high conservation priority, is a cost-effective way to track habitat restoration.
Discrete
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
150,575.00
Consistent way to understand and use surrogate species in the LISS Area; Support and tracking of population numbers for species like the yellow thistle, alewife, piping plover, Roseate tern, etc.
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
2-4a3
67
HW27
HW-27
Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
Assess causes and extent of tidal marsh change through research and monitoring and use this information to create a model to prioritize sites for restoration and conservation.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
912,300.51
A better understanding of the impact of water quality factors on tidal marsh health; A better understanding of which tidal marshes losing acreage and need to be restored and/or protected; Tidal marshes will be restored and protected based on additional research
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored
2-4a4, 4-1a1
68
SC1
SC-1
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support festivals, celebrations, events, campaigns and materials that reach priority audiences through multiple communication channels to promote education and encourage appreciation, responsible use, and stewardship of the Sound’s natural, cultural, historical and maritime resources.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
1,299,641.97
Festivals, celebrations, events, and campaigns aimed at improving knowledge and appreciation of the Sound and its conservation
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1a1, 3-1a2
69
SC2
SC-2
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support efforts and projects that promote environmentally sustainable recreational activities and protection of the Sound’s environmental and wildlife resources.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$150,000
83,155.00
Development and distribution of informational materials; Campaigns promoting environmentally sustainable recreation
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Public Access
3-1a1, 2-2b2, 2-4a3
70
SC3
SC-3
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Continue programs to promote recreational fishing and boating as healthy and sustainable activities, while incorporating education on environmental issues and ways to enhance stewardship.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$912,500-$6,025,000
13,438.11
Continued funding for fishing programs and other state and local programs that encourage responsible fishing; Increased participants in fishing education programs; Anglers following sustainable fishing practices; Increasing access to fishing and boating activities in underserved areas; Reduction in the number of anglers fined for illegal fishing practices due to language barriers or a lack of knowledge
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Access
3-1a1
71
SC4
SC-4
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support federal, state and local environmental justice initiatives that promote equitable access, appreciation, and understanding of the Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$1,000,000
713,916.33
Long Island Sound urban areas needs assessment; Implementation of recommendations from the needs assessment; Students and adults involved in Long Island Sound activities in EJ communities; Restored waterfronts and natural areas as well as wildlife demonstration sites developed throughout the Long Island Sound watershed; Incorporation of EJ considerations into LISS funded projects and LISS planning documents
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1a2, 2-3a1
72
SC5
SC-5
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support or develop tools (e.g., training modules, websites, regulations, best practices, etc.) and conduct region-wide and town-specific workshops to assist municipalities in incorporating environmental justice in projects that implement CCMP actions.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$750,000
54,072.33
List of organizations and municipalities that LISS can partner with on EJ efforts; EJ tools and training; Adoption of EJ principles by municipalities in their projects and priorities
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Access
3-1a3, 2-3a1
73
SC6
SC-6
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
By 2024, develop and implement a 5-year coordinated communications plan that engages multiple audiences (e.g., elected officials and municipalities) in ongoing efforts to improve the health and resilience of Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$12,500-$1,000,000
105,344.41
Understanding communication gaps and barriers to providing information to key stakeholder groups, including evaluating LISS capacity for program delivery; Identification of key messages; Strategic communications plan that outlines how to distribute informational materials and messaging, including targeted information to key stakeholder groups; Key stakeholders receive targeted information about the health of Long Island Sound and management efforts to restore the Sound
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1b1, 3-1a3, 2-3a1
74
SC7
SC-7
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Produce informational materials that can be distributed through multiple formats to encourage stewardship and increase the public's understanding of the ecological, cultural, and recreational value of Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
1,869,719.11
LISS Communications Strategy; LISS website; Printed reports on health and management of Long Island Sound are produced, based on the LISS Communications Plan; Print and web-based newsletters are produced, based on the LISS Communications Plan; LISS social media presence (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, etc.); Promotional materials
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1b1
75
SC8
SC-8
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Develop projects with the Long Island Sound National Estuarine Research Reserve and other partners to disseminate knowledge and results from Long Island Sound monitoring and research.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$300,000-$3,000,000
308,506.79
Dissemination of information to new audiences; New partnerships between science and citizens, including with the NERR and the Unified Water Study; Increased visibility for LISS
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1b1, 1-3c1, 4-1b3, 4-2b2
76
SC9
SC-9
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Raise awareness through various media formats about the Sound’s water quality conditions that could impact human health.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$750,000
581,507.73
Number of print and web-based information on Long Island Sound’s water quality health and safety concerns
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1b1
77
SC10
SC-10
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Expand efforts, through the LISS website and social media channels, to educate the public about the impacts of climate change on Long Island Sound and in Long Island Sound Stewardship Areas.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$150,000
264,030.98
Web pages, articles, and social media posts covering climate change related topics; Campaigns aimed at increasing public awareness about climate change
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1b1
78
SC11
SC-11
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support local volunteer organizations that are working toward the ecological restoration of the Sound and its tributaries.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
397,591.50
Continuously updating LISS “Volunteer Opportunities” webpage
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; Eelgrass Extent; River Miles Restored; Habitat Connectivity
3-1c1, 2-3a1, 2-3a2
79
SC12
SC-12
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Continue support for Sound Stewardship volunteer projects and other outreach activities at New York and Connecticut Stewardship Areas.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
159,073.94
Community science educational projects for K-12 and college students, especially in Stewardship Areas; Interpretive nature walks for the general public
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Protected Open Space
3-1c1, 3-2b2, 2-3a1, 2-2a1, 2-2a2, 2-2d1, 2-3a1, 2-3a2
80
SC13
SC-13
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Continue the Long Island Sound Citizens Summit, and support other Sound-wide events that encourage dialogue between resource managers, environmental stakeholders, and residents.
Ongoing
No Progress
$62,500-$125,000
49,147.66
Long Island Sound Citizens Summit conference; LISS and its stakeholders receive feedback that help inform environmental decision-making
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1c1
81
SC14
SC-14
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Promote landscaping guidance, practices and policies to property owners and communities that encourage alternatives to chemical and nutrient-intensive landscaping, including establishment of natural vegetated buffers near waterbodies.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$12,500-$150,000
695,859.06
Opportunities and forums for dissemination of sustainable gardening information with diverse audiences; Knowledgeable master gardeners implementing and sharing sustainable gardening practices to promote clean water in connection to Long Island Sound; Support professional development of informal and formal educators
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Nitrogen Loading; Riparian Buffer Extent
3-1c2
82
SC15
SC-15
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support efforts through technical and grant assistance to develop behavior change campaigns that result in measurable environmental improvements to the Sound’s ecosystem.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$750,000
200,216.40
LISFF grant applications that propose or incorporate CBSM; LISFF grants funded to implement CBSM projects; Web pages, workshops, webinars, or other methods conducted to promote the development of CBSM to community groups
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-1c2
83
SC16
SC-16
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Develop a Sound-wide campaign to increase the public's connection to and safe and sustainable use of the Sound.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$37,500-$1,025,000
94,017.08
A marketing campaign in coordination with the strategic Communications Plan that will include promoting events at Long Island Sound Stewardship Sites; Development of posters and poster ads displayed at transportation center venues and nature centers; New LISS website content, including web videos promoting the Sound; Public service ads on radio, social media, and cable television promoting the Sound
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Access
3-1c2, 2-3a1
84
SC17
SC-17
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Continue and expand efforts such as the Long Island Sound Mentor-Teacher Program to provide formal and informal K-12 educators with opportunities to learn how to include Long Island Sound instruction in their classrooms.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
204,789.00
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher Workshops and other related professional development workshops; Updated Educational Resources Catalogue on LISS website
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-2a1, 3-2a2
85
SC18
SC-18
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support and encourage informal education activities on Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$62,500-$125,000
381,078.14
Technical guidance provided to informal education institutions; Grant assistance provided to informal education institutions; Technical guidance materials will be developed and distributed to informal education institutions; Updated Educational Resources Catalogue on LISS website
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-2b1
86
SC19
SC-19
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support programs and opportunities that promote in-the-field and hands-on learning through classroom and informal activities.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
1,440,142.66
Events that provide in-the-field and hands-on opportunities, both “on-the-water” and land-based
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-2b1
87
SC20
SC-20
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Provide support to municipalities on low-impact development and green infrastructure.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
3,017,494.14
Training workshops; Demonstration BMPs installed in conjunction with training workshop; Increased dissemination of knowledge of BMP techniques
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Impervious Cover; Nitrogen Loading
3-3a1
88
SC21
SC-21
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Provide support, including funding and technical assistance, for the development and dissemination of environmental technical manuals and studies to environmental decision makers and resource managers.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$62,500-$750,000
1,144,842.74
Print and/or web-based resources (manuals, etc.) developed for environmental decision makers
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Harbor and Bay Navigability; Public Beach Closures; Marine Debris; Public Access
3-3a2
89
SC22
SC-22
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Use the best available social science research methods to understand the
public’s role in the Long Island Sound ecosystem and use that information to help support campaigns to reduce pollution, improve water quality and steward healthy habitats and resilient communities.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
153,505.41
The research method results will contain an executive summary of the study’s major findings, divided into major topics, including: recreational use of Long Island Sound; perceived water quality; enactment of behaviors that have some impact on water quality; attitudes towards environment in general and willingness to change behaviors that affect Long Island Sound; residents’ exposure to different media sources conducted in the Long Island Sound watershed from 2006 to the present.
Public Engagement and Knowledge
3-3a2
90
SC23
SC-23
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Develop tools (e.g., training modules, websites, regulations, best practices, etc.) and conduct region-wide and town-specific workshops to assist municipalities in the development of sustainability and resiliency plans and their integration into comprehensive plans.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$150,000
1,494,612.48
Educational materials and training suitable for community development of sustainability and resiliency plans and to integrate them into comprehensive plans
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
3-4a1, 1-1a8
91
SC24
SC-24
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support community development, adoption, and implementation of new or updated Municipal Sustainability Plans and Coastal Resiliency Plans.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$125,000-$750,000
1,777,235.99
Sustainability Plans for each municipality or planning area linked to comprehensive plan, resiliency plan and other guiding municipal and regional planning documents; Resiliency Plans for each municipality or planning area linked to comprehensive plans, sustainability plans, and other guiding municipal and regional planning documents
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Public Beach Closures; Public Access
3-4a1, 3-4b1, 3-4b2, 1-1a6, 1-1a8, 1-1c1, 1-1b2, 4-3b4
92
SC25
SC-25
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Develop guidance for assessing the benefits and costs of sustainability activities and economic development, including protection of ecosystem function versus infrastructure protection, to incorporate into sustainability and resiliency planning efforts.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
0.00
A guidance document and materials for use in planning, education, and outreach
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
3-4a2, 3-4b3
93
SC26
SC-26
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Identify and recommend removal and, or, protection of sensitive infrastructure in the coastal zone (e.g., oil tanks, pump, power stations, etc.) and work to prevent future siting of such infrastructure in vulnerable coastal floodplains.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
24,999.99
Secure and adaptable coastal resiliency plans that will protect infrastructure and reduce the impacts of accidental pollutant releases due to natural weather disasters and SLR; Reduced accidental spill events due to weather and flooding events; Model legislation for siting new infrastructure
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Marine Debris
3-4b1, 1-1a8
94
SC27
SC-27
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Implement standards, best practices, and educational materials for Green Infrastructure/Low-Impact Development planning and implementation.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
927,176.00
Guidance documents and materials for use in planning, education, and outreach
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Public Engagement and Knowledge; Impervious Cover
3-4b2
95
SC28
SC-28
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Remediate and sustainably develop abandoned and underutilized sites (brownfields).
Ongoing
No Progress
$1,000,000-$10,000,000
17,655.00
Eliminate contaminated soils and sediments around Long Island Sound and reduced polluted stormwater runoff and leaching of contaminants into ground water; Use of underutilized sites to increase public access to and appreciation of Sound
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Marine Debris; Public Access
3-4b3
96
SC29
SC-29
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Pursue further study and support for beneficial use and other alternatives to open water placement of dredged material.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
75,000.00
Increased knowledge about beneficial use of dredged material in the Long Island Sound; Completed inventory of potential beneficial use sites in Connecticut; Completed case-study examination of at least one potential beneficial use site; Completed project website
Harbor and Bay Navigability; Sediment Quality Improvement
3-4b3
97
SC30
SC-30
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Provide technical and financial assistance to municipalities to implement sustainable and resilient community projects.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
84,991.21
Sustainable and resilient community projects
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
3-5a1
98
SC31
SC-31
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Support planning and implementation to increase the number of points and the length of the Sound’s shoreline and rivers that provide equitable public access while also protecting and balancing the health and resilience of sensitive wildlife habitats and breeding areas.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$1,000,000
242,289.00
A public access plan that includes the topics described above
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Access
3-5a2
99
SC32
SC-32
Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Encourage the sustainable use of natural coastal areas, including Long Island Sound Stewardship Areas, through support of sustainable blueways, bikeways, and greenways.
Ongoing
No Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
0.00
Educational literature; Web-based support materials; Number of participants; Number of events; Number of collaborators; Number of communities; Regional scope could all be tracked as outputs; Stewardship Atlas maintained on the LISS website
Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Access; Protected Open Space; Habitat Connectivity
3-5a2, 2-1b1
100
SM1
SM-1
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Regularly update and refine the high-priority science needs relating to the understanding and attainment of management objectives and ecosystem targets.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
2,768,206.41
A searchable database and website collating all past funded scientific projects (including associated final reports and publications appended); Continually updated Science Needs Assessment (i.e., research, monitoring, assessment, and modeling) to support the attainment of management objectives and ecosystem targets; Research results published in peer-reviewed scientific journals; New knowledge that supports the attainment of CCMP goals and objectives
N/A
4-1a1, 1-1a7, 1-3a2, 2-4a4
101
SM2
SM-2
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Complete seafloor mapping conducted under the Sound Cable Fund, and use results to guide additional mapping.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$1,000,000-$5,000,000
2,196,572.80
Completed digital maps of Long Island Sound seafloor environment including: acoustic intensity and seafloor topography, sediment texture and grain size distribution, sedimentary environment and chemistry, benthic habitats and ecological processes, and physical oceanographic characterization; Increased understanding of the general physical, chemical, and biologic nature of the Long Island Sound seafloor
N/A
4-1b1
102
SM3
SM-3
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Refine and expand the data supporting coastal and marine spatial planning under the Blue Plan for Long Island Sound.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
2,739,981.90
Increased coordination and collaboration among partners and stakeholders; Increased meaningful public participation
N/A
4-1b2
103
SM4
SM-4
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Develop metadata for major monitoring programs relevant to LISS Ecosystem Targets for use in an Integrated Data Management Plan including community science.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
206,033.33
Documented metadata for major monitoring programs; Compilation of metadata in a centralized location
Nitrogen Loading; Public Engagement and Knowledge
4-1b3, 1-3b1, 1-3b3, 1-3c1, 1-3c2
104
SM5
SM-5
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Develop an Integrated Data Management Plan considering local, regional, and national observing initiatives.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
436,641.34
Adopted guidelines and systems to store, manage, and access data; A Long Island Sound Integrated Data Management Plan
Nitrogen Loading
4-1b3, 1-3b1, 1-3b3, 1-3c1, 1-3c2
105
SM6
SM-6
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Re-interpolate aerial estimates of hypoxia, from 1991 to present, using both CTDEEP and IEC data.
Discrete
No Progress
$12,500-$25,000
2,047,866.73
A modified aerial estimates of hypoxia using CTDEEP and IEC data
N/A
4-1b3
106
SM7
SM-7
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Continue National Coastal Assessment monitoring of Long Island Sound.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
1,033,171.39
Field data incorporated into the EPA National Coastal Condition Assessment
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Shellfish Harvested; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space
4-1b3
107
SM8
SM-8
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Coordinate and leverage community water quality monitoring programs, enhancing the utility and application of data.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
732,741.50
Continue to support community water quality monitoring programs, including the UWS; Development of a database and data visualization tools
N/A
4-1b4
108
SM9
SM-9
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Assess options for establishing a secure, long-term Long Island Sound data portal, such as LIQWIDS, that can access other data systems, including WQX.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
195,333.33
Development of a strategic plan outlining steps and resources needed to establish a secure, long-term Long Island Sound data portal
N/A
4-1b5
109
SM10
SM-10
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Ensure all geospatial data needed for LISS Ecosystem Targets is formatted and has sufficient metadata to be interoperable among common GIS applications.
Ongoing
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
1,060,101.49
Funded projects with geospatial data have sufficient metadata
N/A
4-1b5
110
SM11
SM-11
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
By 2024, complete the Integrated Systemwide Modeling Tool to support nitrogen management and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL assessment..
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
6,768,783.65
Development of a nitrogen management model, which can include further enhancements to SWEM or the development of alternate modeling tools; Strengthen management and guide investments in pollution control; Support compliance with regulatory goals (e.g., municipal stormwater, combined sewer overflows controls, TMDLs) at multiple scales; Completion of the Integrated Systemwide Modeling Tool
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading
4-1c1, 1-3a2
111
SM12
SM-12
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Link watershed and groundwater nutrient loading models to Long Island Sound water quality models to better elucidate the sources and contributions of nitrogen and support their management.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
580,507.31
Improved estimates of coastal nitrogen source loading from surface and groundwater runoff
Nitrogen Loading
4-1c1, 1-3a2
112
SM13
SM-13
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Continue program administrative, financial, and technical assistance support to Management Conference.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$750,000-$5,000,000
7,159,322.14
Core LISS products and functions defined in annual work plans
N/A
4-2a1
113
SM14
SM-14
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Continue state program coordination and involvement in the Management Conference.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
790,044.67
Core LISS products and functions defined in annual work plans
N/A
4-2a1
114
SM15
SM-15
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Optimize structure and function of the Management Conference with a focus on implementation of the revised CCMP.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
112,658.91
LISS Management Conference restructured as appropriate; Development of a Sustainable and Resilient Communities strategic five-year work plan
N/A
4-2a1
115
SM16
SM-16
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Reauthorize Clean Water Act sections 119 and 320 in 2024.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
0.00
Reauthorized Clean Water Act sections 119 and 320
N/A
4-2a1
116
SM17
SM-17
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Establish and implement practices to effectively engage underrepresented stakeholders and communities in CCMP implementation and LISS Management Conference decision-making.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$150,000
825,775.00
Members of organizations traditionally underrepresented in environmental policy development are involved in the LISS; Stakeholder maps or other tools to understand gaps in representation; Increase in new EJ communities and organizations engaged with LISS over multiple years (i.e., successful sustained engagement by LISS)
Public Engagement and Knowledge
4-2a1
117
SM18
SM-18
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Convene senior EPA and State management to help direct, inform, and coordinate policy relevant to Long Island Sound.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
139,761.67
Improved integration of federal and state programs priorities into Long Island Sound program activities
N/A
4-2a3
118
SM19
SM-19
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Foster continued involvement of the tributary states in Management Conference activities relating to nutrient science and management.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
0.00
Improved integration of federal and state programs priorities into Long Island Sound TMDL activities
N/A
4-2a4, 1-1a3, 1-1a4, 1-1a7, 1-3b1
119
SM20
SM-20
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Support the refinement and application of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan to more comprehensively manage Long Island Sound resources.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
0.00
Increased coordination and collaboration among partners and stakeholders; Increased meaningful public participation; Application of the Long Island Sound Blue Plan
Coastal Habitat Extent
4-2a5
120
SM21
SM-21
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Conduct primary valuations of the critical ecosystem goods and services supported by Long Island Sound and its coastal habitats.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
6,959.11
Studies that identify Long Island Sound-specific valuations
Coastal Habitat Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored
4-2b1
121
SM22
SM-22
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Conduct return-on investment analysis for Long Island Sound restoration and preservation strategies to inform priority-setting for implementation of the CCMP.
Discrete
No Progress
$12,500-$25,000
0.00
A return on investment calculator that can be scaled from small to large protection and, or restoration activities throughout the Sound
N/A
4-2b1
122
SM23
SM-23
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Capitalize Connecticut Clean Water Fund and New York State Revolving Fund adequately to finance Clean Water infrastructure needs.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$750,000-$5,000,000
0.00
Clean Water implementation projects
Nitrogen Loading
4-2b2
123
SM24
SM-24
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Research and develop innovative, locally appropriate funding mechanisms to provide sustained, reliable sources of investment capital to restore and protect ecosystem services.
Discrete
No Progress
$25,000-$150,000
367,328.33
A strategic planning document elucidating potential mechanisms for funding; A prospectus for private/public sector parties to inform investment
N/A
4-2b2
124
SM25
SM-25
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Coordinate, collaborate and leverage funding opportunities with the Long Island Sound National Estuarine Research Reserve for implementation and restoration, science, and public involvement and education projects.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$50,000-$300,000
66,639.51
Projects that implement the CCMP; Increased funding opportunities
N/A
4-2b2, 1-3c1, 3-1b1, 4-1b3
125
SM26
SM-26
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Incorporate climate change-driven factors such as temperature, acidification, and sea level rise in model applications to assess factors that can influence future attainment of water quality standards and habitat protection and restoration goals.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
310,952.00
Model scenarios for water quality attainment that incorporate future physical conditions driven by climate change; Completion of the Integrated Systemwide Eutrophication Modeling Tool
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability
4-3a1, 1-1a8, 1-3b3
126
SM27
SM-27
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Determine how climate change will impact attainment of CCMP Ecosystem Targets, goals and objectives using LISS vulnerability assessment and other resources.
Discrete
No Progress
$12,500-$25,000
96,513.81
Integrate vulnerability assessment findings and planned response approaches into a CCMP appendix or supplemental document; Implement specific response activities via annual work plans as necessary; Engaged and strong partnerships and information sharing at all levels of government; Develop or continue to develop, implement, and update comprehensive plans that integrate consideration of climate change into agency operations and overall mission objectives
N/A
4-3a1
127
SM28
SM-28
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Evaluate the potential limitation of primary productivity, modification of species composition, and other impacts by nutrients other than nitrogen in embayments and the main Sound; as well as the ratios of these nutrients to nitrogen.
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$25,000-$150,000
983,790.40
Better understanding of non-nitrogenous nutrient impacts in the Sound and its embayments
N/A
4-3a1, 1-3a1
128
SM29
SM-29
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Continue collaboration with Connecticut Institute for Resiliency and Climate Adaption (CIRCA).
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$150,000-$5,000,000
0.00
Improved scientific understanding of the changing climate and its local impacts communities; Developed and deployed best practices for climate resilience; Resilient and sustainable communities; Enhanced resilience of critical infrastructure (e.g. power, water, communications; Reduced loss of life and property, ecological damage, and social disruption from storms; A more climate-literate public
N/A
4-3a2
129
SM30
SM-30
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Refine the ecosystem metrics and targets based on the underlying science of the Long Island Sound ecosystem to clearly identify the characteristics of a “restored” Long Island Sound.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
289,051.66
Assessments of progress toward ecosystem characteristics
N/A
4-3b1
130
SM31
SM-31
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Incorporate bioextraction analyses in Dissolved Oxygen TMDL assessments on the assimilative capacity of Long Island Sound to process nutrients without loss of designated uses.
Discrete
Partial Progress
$150,000-$1,000,000
0.00
Implementation of the Bioextraction Initiative; Estimates of potential areal application of bioextraction aquaculture; Increased dissemination of pilot study results to regulators and nutrient resource managers; Completion of the Nutrient Bioextraction Pilot
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading
4-3b2, 1-1a3
131
SM32
SM-32
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
By 2024, update the CCMP tracking system to address GAO recommendations and communicate progress to the public.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
495,944.82
Implementation tracking report
Public Engagement and Knowledge
4-3b3
132
SM33
SM-33
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Continue to issue “report cards” on water quality conditions in Long Island Sound that are easily understood by the public and scientifically defensible.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$125,000-$750,000
0.00
Biennial published report card
Extent of Hypoxia; Nitrogen Loading; Water Clarity; Impervious Cover; Riparian Buffer Extent; Approved Shellfish Areas; Sediment Quality Improvement; Public Engagement and Knowledge
4-3b3
133
SM34
SM-34
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Refine and communicate information on the Long Island Sound ecosystem and watershed using environmental indicators (drivers, pressures, conditions, and response indicators).
Ongoing
Partial Progress
$12,500-$25,000
578,500.95
Maintained LISS environmental indicators website
Coastal Habitat Extent; Eelgrass Extent; Tidal Wetlands Restored; River Miles Restored; Shellfish Harvested; Habitat Connectivity; Protected Open Space; Public Engagement and Knowledge
4-3b3
134
SM35
SM-35
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Develop annual Long Island Sound Study work plans that consider progress made and recommendations for improving implementation to achieve desired outcomes.
Ongoing
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
1,426,424.91
An annual work plan that clearly documents who will produce what, by when, to support a specified outcome
N/A
4-3b4
135
SM36
SM-36
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
Every five years develop a comprehensive, specific, target-oriented implementation plan engaging all Long Island Sound partners.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$12,500-$25,000
73,332.82
Five-year implementation plan covering the period 2020-2024
N/A
4-3b4
136
SM37
SM-37
Sound Science and Inclusive Management
In 2021, develop a Sustainable and Resilient Communities five-year plan that identifies specific actions, which, when approved by the Management Conference, will be added to the 2020 CCMP update.
Discrete
Significant Progress
$25,000-$150,000
255,000.00
A Sustainable and Resilient Communication five-year plan
Waterfront Community Resiliency and Sustainability; Harbor and Bay Navigability; Public Engagement and Knowledge; Public Beach Closures; Marine Debris; Public Access
4-3b4, 3-4a1, 3-4b1, 3-4b2, 1-1a6, 1-1a8, 1-1c1, 1-1b2
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