Rivers and Streams

Connecticut is fortunate to be a 'water rich' state, with more than 5,800 miles of rivers and streams.  (This distance is roughly the equivalent of the U.S.-Canda and U.S.-Mexico borders combined!)  These waters include large rivers (e.g. the lower Connecticut River) to much smaller, babbling brooks.  Connecticut is also home to four federally designated Wild and Scenic River Systems - the Eightmile River, the lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook, the West Branch Farmington River, and the Wood and Pawcatuck River systems. 

Water Quality Information

• River and Stream Water Quality Monitoring 
• Phosphorus Reduction Strategy for Inland Non-Tidal Waters
• Water Quality Standards and Classifications
• Integrated Water Quality Report
• Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Management

• Integrated Water Resource Management

• Watershed Management Program

Water Quantity Information

• Flood Management & Natural Hazard Mitigation
• State Water Plan
• Stream Flow Standards and Regulations

• Water Diversion Program

Related DEEP Pages

• State Dams and Dam Safety Program
• DEEP Municipal Wastewater Section