The following are available from the District or online at no cost.

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1. Connecticut Native Tree and Shrub Availability List
   May 2005. CT DEP Wildlife Division.
   This list is available online from the CT DEP Bureau of Natural Resources (Exit CRCCD).
2. Non-Native, Invasive Organisms Create Problems in Connecticut.
   Feb 2001. USDA-NRCS.
3. Native Alternatives for Invasive Ornamental Plant Species.
   Ed. by Timothy M. Abbey. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station for the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group. This and related publications are available online from the The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station website (Exit CRCCD).
4. Backyard Conservation.
   July 1998. USDA-NRCS.
   Conservation practices on non-agricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape. This and related publications are available online at the CT USDA-NRCS website (Exit CRCCD).
5. The Connecticut River - Our Living Heritage.
   1998. Connecticut Light and Power.
   Tells of the geologic and cultural history of the Connecticut River valley, the manufacturing and hydropower and concludes with tips for protecting our waters.
6. Living Resources and Habitats of the Lower Connecticut River.
   Dec 2001. Ed. by Glenn D. Dreyer and Marcianna Caplis.
   Bulletin Number 37. The Connecticut College Arboretum. This and related publications are available online at the Connecticut College Arboretum website (Exit CRCCD).
7. Charting the Course.
   Summer 2004. Connecticut River Forum Report.
8. CT River Estuary Canoe / Kayak Trail (laminated brochure series)
   1. State Boat Launch, Smith’s Neck Road, Old Lyme, CT
   2. Town Landing off Kirtland St, Essex St Bridge at Pratt Cove,
      Brockway Ferry Landing, Deep River, CT
   3. Town Dock off Sheffield St, North Cove Public Boat Launch,
      Old Saybrook, CT
9. Sharing the Waterways -
   A Code of Ethics for Wildlife Watching Along the Connecticut Coast.
10. Understanding Soils Maps - An Explanation of the Kinds and
    Use of Soil Maps along with Scale, Accuracy, and Map Detail.
11. Soil Testing.
    UCONN College of Natural Resources, Dept. of Plant Science, Cooperative Extension System.
12. Soil Erosion By Water.
    USDA-SCS. Agricultural Information Bulletin 513. July 1994.
13. Topographic Map Symbols.
    USDOI-USGS.
14. Compost - New Applications for an Age-Old Technology. EPA.