Description: The Individual Ocean Uses layer depicts activity areas mapped by participants in the Northeast Coastal and Marine Recreational Use Characterization Study. This layer shows the component of the study which focused on individual coastal and ocean recreational uses such as beach going, surfing, board and paddle sports, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and other activities.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Boat launches are state, municipal, local, or privately owned sites that provide boating access to coastal waters, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Locations of marinas and yacht clubs. For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas important for public access and use of Long Island Sound for recreational activities including but not limited to swimming, paddling, and wildlife watching.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas identified as publicly accessible beaches.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: A water trail is an officially designated water route, or blueway, that is maintained by an agency or association. Water trails are typically used recreationally by paddlers in non-motorized boats such as kayaks or canoes.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Routes consistently used by organized clubs and associations. Including but not limited to racing and long-distance sailing race routes.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas consistently used by organized clubs and associations for sailing races. Including but not limited to racing and training areas.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Anchorage areas as they appear on the NOAA charts, and are generally used by commercial vessels. For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas where migratory waterfowl are known to have previously concentrated or are currently concentrated.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: The Recreational Diving Area layer depicts areas important for SCUBA and snorkeling provided by (1) The Northeast Coastal and Marine Recreational Use Characterization Study, (2) The Mid Atlantic Coastal and Ocean Recreation Study, and (3) a Blue Plan participatory mapping exercise with the LIS diving community. For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Formally designated or traditional mooring fields as designated or managed by NOAA, municipal Harbor Management, or other organizations.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: A synthesis of several sources of open space and publically accessible properties that can serve as vantage points for visual vistas of Long Island Sound.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas in Long Island Sound important for waterfowl hunting, including sea duck habitat. For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Approximate areas where the density of recreational boating is substantially higher than the overall mean for LIS.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)