Posts by Michael Sikora
PURA’s 2025 Land Trust Contact List is Now Available
Good news! The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has posted the updated land trust contact list on the authority’s water webpage. Access the land trust contact list here >> For reference,…
Read MoreThree Connecticut Land Trusts Awarded CLCC Grants for Climate-Smart Forestry
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Darien Land Trust, and North Branford Land Conservation Trust awarded grants by the Connecticut Land Conservation Counsel to integrate climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation…
Read MoreBirding and Hiking at Great Meadows
On March 23rd, nature enthusiasts gathered at Great Meadows Conservation Trust‘s Wood Parcel in Wethersfield for a special “Bird and Hike” event. Co-hosted by CLCC and Great Meadows Conservation Trust,…
Read MoreCelebrating Conservation in Connecticut: Highlights from the 2025 CT Land Conservation Conference
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) proudly hosted its 41st annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference on March 22 at Wesleyan University. The landmark event, Connecticut’s premier land conservation gathering, attracted…
Read MoreRecognizing Connecticut’s Excellence in Conservation Award Winners
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has a proud tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the ongoing success of land conservation in our state.…
Read MoreCommunity First: Building an Inclusive Conservation Movement
In a time of unsettling shifts in national priorities, marked by attacks on established civil rights protections, the vilification of foreign identities, and a general erosion of inclusivity, it is…
Read MoreLand Trusts Lead the Way on Climate Action in Connecticut
The new administration’s removal of climate initiatives and federal funding freezes has created uncertainty and challenges. However, Connecticut remains committed to combating climate change and building resilience into our conserved…
Read MoreConnecticut Land Trusts Secure Hundreds of Acres as Forever Wild
The new year has seen a surge in land conservation efforts across Connecticut, with several land trusts already successfully protecting hundreds of acres of vital habitat. These wins represent a…
Read MoreConservation and Commotion at the Connecticut State Capitol
Earlier this month marked the beginning of the 2025 Connecticut Legislative session. As always, the legislative session is an exciting opportunity to accomplish some great wins for land conservation in…
Read MoreConnecticut Land Conservation Council Announces $175,000 in Climate Smart Grant Awards
Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is thrilled to announce that it has awarded a total of $175,000 to eight land trusts through its Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program. These projects…
Read MoreConservation Funding Opportunities: Learn About CLCC’s Grant Programs in 2025
In January of 2025, our team will be hosting a series of informative webinars introducing our diverse funding programs designed to empower land trusts and advance conservation efforts across Connecticut.…
Read More2025 State Conservation Policy and Funding Priorities
Every year, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council sets a Conservation Agenda identifying key legislative policy and funding priorities critical to land conservation at every level. The 2025 Connecticut General Assembly…
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