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Land trusts awarded grants by CLCC to integrate climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation into the stewardship of conserved lands. 

Our Mission

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut.

We work to ensure that our parks, forests, farmlands, community gardens, streams, and wetlands are protected in perpetuity for the benefit of our present and future generations.


What's New

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Sunny field and hillside in autumn
Platt Farm Preserve, Southbury, by Julie Stuart

NEW GRANT PROGRAM

Introducing Land Capital Grants

TO ACCELERATE THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

CLCC is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative: the Land Capital Grant (LCG) Program. This program aims to empower land trusts to swiftly secure critical conservation lands by providing financial support for land and conservation easement acquisitions.

Recognizing the urgent need for financial resources within the land conservation community, the LCG Program will offer grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. These grants are designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands.

Join Others Who Want to Make a Difference — Let Us Know You've Included CLCC in Your Will

Your leadership is valued, and as a gesture of appreciation, a local donor has generously pledged $1,000 to accelerate conservation efforts today. Any planned gifts count, and make a difference today.


Events, Training, Networking & Workshops

Highlights from the 41st Annual Conference

We proudly hosted our 41st annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference at Wesleyan University on Saturday, March 22. The landmark event, Connecticut’s premier gathering for land conservation practitioners, attracted more than 600 attendees from a broad spectrum of the state’s land conservation community, including representatives from land trusts, conservation groups, municipal commissions, state and federal agencies, students, and allies passionate about conserving Connecticut’s natural landscapes.

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CLCC’S MISSION

CLCC's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut. Learn more »

What is a Land Trust?

A land trust is a nonprofit that works with individuals and communities to conserve land. Learn more »