National Ocean Service (NOS)

"This report to the New England Governors' Conference continues the New England River Basin Commission's work to develop a long range program for managing dredging and disposal of dredged materials in the Long Island Sound region. The report includes: a comprehenvsive review of dredging, disposal and management in the Long Island Sound region ... ; a description of key findings for improving dredging and disposal management around the Sound ... ; and an analysis of the deep ocean alternative for disposal of materials dredged from the Sound ... This report is based on consultation with a committee of scientists from around the Sound along with representatives of both sate and federal offices."--Executive summary.