CLCC's 2025 Impact Report

Explore our collective impact on Connecticut’s lands and communities. 

Wagner Woods of the Simsbury Land Trust

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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LAND & EASEMENT ACQUISITION PROGRAM (LEAP)

CLCC's LEAP Grants Protect Core Forests and Vital Waterways Across Connecticut

Salisbury, Killingworth, Sharon, and Roxbury Land Trusts to accelerate protection of biodiversity, water quality, and public access to nature.

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council has awarded $466,250 in LEAP (Land & Easement Acquisition Program) grants to accelerate the permanent protection of 378 acres of land and water across the state. These grants ensure significant benefits, including biodiversity protection, enhanced climate resilience, and expanded public access to nature.


RESOURCES, Events & Workshops

Anatomy of a Land Transaction

Acquiring land and conservation easements can be complex and time-consuming. We are here to help. Following our popular Anatomy of a Land Transaction Webinar Series, we collected each recording and related documents and published the set as a new comprehensive resource for staff, board members, and volunteers. This resource includes:

Expert-Led Sessions: Covering key topics from strategic project selection and appraisals to surveys, baseline reports, and legal closing responsibilities.

Practical Guidance: Learn to confidently manage complex tasks like environmental due diligence and interpreting survey documents.

Essential Tools: Each session is packaged with downloadable resources and technical guidance to build your organization’s toolbox.

Whether you are new to land conservation or a seasoned pro, this resource provides a practical, well-rounded foundation in the core components of a conservation deal.

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Acres Conserved

by Connecticut Land Trusts

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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 »