Posts by Michael Sikora
New Resource: Strategic Approaches to Invasive Plant Management
As any land steward knows, not every invasive plant can be eradicated. This webinar, hosted by CLCC on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, explores how land trusts can make thoughtful, strategic…
Read MoreState Conservation Policy and Funding Priorities for 2026
Each year, CLCC sets a Conservation Agenda of key legislative policy and funding priorities critical to land conservation across the state. Recommendations for 2026 are focused on two areas: Support…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Launch of the Climate-Smart Forest Stewardship Grant Program
Empowering Connecticut’s Land Trusts to Cultivate Resilient Forests for a Changing Climate For decades, Connecticut’s land trusts have excelled at protecting land, collectively conserving more than 200,000 acres. As land…
Read MoreLand Trust Leaders Unite at the 2025 Presidents & Treasurers Summits
Earlier this month, CLCC welcomed land trust leaders from across Connecticut for our annual Presidents and Treasurers Summits—two gatherings focused on strengthening organizational capacity, sharing lessons learned, and planning for…
Read MoreCLCC’s Latest LEAP Grants Protect Core Forests and Vital Waterways Across Connecticut
Salisbury, Killingworth, Sharon, and Roxbury Land Trusts receive funding to accelerate protection of biodiversity, water quality, and public access to nature. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is excited to…
Read MoreTurning Pages of Nature’s Stories in East Haddam
This post was contributed by the East Haddam Land Trust Leaf by leaf, East Haddam Land Trust likes to offer new, engaging ways for people to enjoy, appreciate, and…
Read MoreFrom Hartford to Hikes: Lawmakers See Conservation Investments Pay Off
This month, I had the opportunity to see weeks of planning come to fruition in the form of three Conservation Conversations cosponsored by land trusts across the state: Litchfield, Farmington,…
Read MoreProfiles of Excellence in Conservation: David Sargent
A Decade of Transformative Leadership in North Branford David Sargent, President of the North Branford Land Conservation Trust (NBLCT), was awarded the 2025 Katchen Coley Award for Excellence in Land…
Read MoreRestoring Forest Resilience at Great Mountain Forest
Last week, we had the privilege of touring a remarkable project at Great Mountain Forest (GMF), a 6,200-acre core forest in northwest Connecticut. The project, supported by CLCC’s Climate Smart…
Read MoreBirding & Hiking at Hartford’s Riverside Park
“Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw!” That’s bird for “Thank You Thank You” to the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and Connecticut Chapter Sierra Club for co-hosting a great bird and hike at Riverside Park in…
Read MoreCLCC Announces New Climate-Smart Land Stewardship Grants to Land Trusts in Essex and Lyme
Grant-funded projects will integrate climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation into the stewardship of conserved lands. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is thrilled to announce two grant awards through its…
Read MoreCLCC Celebrates Successful Land Trust Mergers
Last Sunday, I joined the Norwalk Land Trust (NLT) and Aspetuck Land Trust (ALT) to celebrate their recent merger at the Charles Irwin Schoendorf Preserve at Farm Creek. It’s a…
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