Coastal Habitats and Resources

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NEW! A Guide to Planting Along the Connecticut Coast

Juliana Barrett, Ph.D.
This 22-page guide lists native trees, shrubs and vines that are appropriate for planting in Connecticut's coastal zone. It includes a map of that ecoregion and characteristics of each species, such as tolerance to salt water and salt spray, with light and soil requirements. download here in PDF.

Publication Number CTSG-11-03

A Planting Guide for Riparian Sites Along the Connecticut Coast

Juliana Barrett and Rachael Cleveland
This 8-page pamphlet, published in 2009, describes some of Connecticut's coastal habitats, the functions and values of riparian buffers, and how to plant a riparian buffer. Such buffers can minimize the impacts of polluted runoff on water quality and coastal habitats. Free print copies while quantities last. Please add $1.25 for postage, or simply download here in PDF.

Publication Number CTSG-09-12

Salt Marsh Plants of Long Island Sound

R. Scott Warren, Juliana Barrett, and Margaret Van Patten
This 38-page guide provides an overview of salt marsh habitats in the Long Island Sound region, including 23 individual plant descriptions with color photos and line drawings. It has a centerfold depicting marsh habitats and the location of salt marsh plants within the marsh.

Single copies are FREE to K-12 educators (write on letterhead); please include $1.75 postage per copy. for others, $5.00 per copy plus postage. Please make checks payable to Connecticut Sea Grant. Call for bulk orders, and we will estimate shipping charge.

Publication Number CTSG-09-14 and Arboretum Bulletin 40.

The Vegetation Mosaic of Ragged Rock Creek Brackish Tidal Marsh, Connecticut River, Old Saybrook CT

William H. Moorhead III, Cary Chadwick, Sandy Prisloe, Juliana Barrett and Nels Barrett

This study used the detailed plots-based floristic descriptions of traditional phytosociology to inform scenes of high resolution imagery to characterize and map, in detail, the brackish tidal wetland plant communities of Ragged Rock Creek. An emphasis was placed on providing a baseline geographic context for plants of conservation and management interest, i.e., both state-listed plants and invasive plants. The results provided a baseline vegetation assessment and map prior to invasive Phragmites australis (common reed) control and restoration by onsite re-vegetation.

Published by Connecticut DEP. Download here

Guide to Recreational Shellfishing along the Connecticut Coast

Tessa Getchis
This guide gives locations, contacts, and information about regulations and fees for shellfishing in Connecticut's coastal towns, as well as information on the various resources that can be taken.

Publication Number CTSG-04-06
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Guide to Understanding and Providing Public Access to Connecticut's Coast

Nicole Vickey
Connecticut's coastline is one of the most densely populated in the nation, with about 3,235 people per square mile of shore. Yet 80% of the shoreline is privately owned. This pocket-sized, 18-page booklet is intended to serve as a guide for town planners and municipal officials. Topics include the public trust doctrine, the importance of status of public access to coastal areas in Connecticut, and steps that should be taken in planning such access. It includes definitions of relevant terminology, contacts for coastal zone management information, a discussion of the legal "takings" issue, and the difference between lateral access and perpindicular access. There is also a reference list for further reading.

Publication Number CTSG-03-01
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Research in New England Marsh-Estuarine Ecosystems

R.A. Orson, R.S. Warren, W.A. Niering, and M. Van Patten
idally influenced wetlands and marshes are complex and valuable components of the coastal and estuarine environments, yet we lack baseline knowledge for conservation, restoration, and management decisions. This volume contains discussions from a 1997 Connecticut College workshop attempting to assess the status of marsh-estuarine systems and available restoration technologies. 62 pp.

Publication Number CTSG-98-03 with Postage: $2.00

Climate and Health Implications of Bubble-Mediated Sea-Air Exchange

E.C. Monahan and M. Van Patten
Proceedings of an international symposium held at the University of Connecticut in 1988 to improve understanding of bubble-mediated sea surface processes and its implications. 170 pp.

Price: $5.00 plus $1.75 postage.

Publication Number CTSG-89-06

Water Wise

J. Dzugan and S.C. Jensen
The U.S. boating public can play safer on the water with this new boating safety book from Alaska Sea Grant and the U.S. Marine Safety Association. This book is for skippers of recreational boats large and small, in all waterways nationwide. 200 pp.

Publication Number AKU-H-99-001 with Postage: $19.95

Clean Waters Fact Sheet Series

Various Authors
Clean waters begin in YOUR home and yard. This series of 11 fact sheets compiled explain what to do about household cleaners, native landscaping, water conservation, pet waster, responsible boating, etc. Intended to accompany an educational presentation by the same name by Heather Crawford and the NEMO team, for the Northeastern United States region.

Single copies free while supplies last or download PDFs.
Entire set in attractive folder, $2.50 (Postage charged for bulk orders)