Resources

Roles and Responsibilities of the Inland Wetlands Commission

Soil Scientist Qualifications under Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act

Soil Scientist Registry by the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England contains a listing of qualified soil scientists that are members of the Society. Note: Any individual claiming to be a qualified soil scientist who is not listed in this registry may be required to provide evidence that they meet the requirements of "soil scientist" as defined in the Inland wetlands and Watercourses Act (sections 22a-36 through 22a-45 of the Connecticut general Statutes (see "Soil Scientist Qualifications" above).

EPA's Stormwater Calculator - An online tool to help support local, state and national efforts to reduce runoff using green infrastructure practices as low impact development controls. The Calculator uses local soil conditions, land cover, slope and historical rainfall records to provide estimates of storm water runoff from specific sites anywhere in the U.S. In the new release, users can now access the mobile web application version which can be used on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. In addition, users can now estimate the cost of their project with the new cost estimation module.

Agriculture, Forestry & Connecticut's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses an explanation of inland wetlands and watercourse regulation and its relationship to agricultural activities and forest management.

Dams in Connecticut: Their History, Use & Regulation

UCONN Clear Center for Land Use Education and Research contains several CT DEEP training/certificate courses, including the Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Comprehensive Training Program and other useful training courses including Rain Garden Design, Installation and Maintenance, the CLEAR Land Use Academy Basic Training and Advanced Training, New Farms and Farmers Training, Adapt CT on climate resilience and Geospatial Training.

Beaver Institute, Inc. provides information on beavers, including problem solving resources and access to a free digital beaver library containing hundreds of articles, videos and web links. 

Muddy Brook and Little River Water Quality Improvement Plan

Rain Gardens - A how-to guide from UConn to help remove pollutants in storm water runoff and encourage ground water recharge.

Calls of Frogs and Toads of the Northeast