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Ashley Stewart

Community 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…

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Land 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…

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Colin Piteo

Conservation 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…

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Amy Blaymore Paterson

Connecticut 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…

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Conservation 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…

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Wyndham Land Trust

2025 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…

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Judy Anderson

CT DoAg Launches Land Capital Market Access Program

Big news for BIPOC farmers in Connecticut: The state has announced plans to be the first state in the nation…

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This Giving Tuesday, Support the Land Trusts That Keep Connecticut Thriving

Connecticut is home to approximately 120 land trusts – grassroots organizations that have worked tirelessly to conserve more than 190,000…

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Reflecting Back on Leadership Summits, Policy Impacts, and More…

On November 19, AmeriCorps released its latest Volunteering and Civic Life in America report, a comprehensive look at how we as a…

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Reflections from COP29: Navigating Climate Finance and Global Collaboration in Baku

This past weekend marked the end of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP (short for Conference of…

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Leaders Unite at 2024 Summits: Strengthening Connecticut’s Land Conservation Community

As the only statewide land trust service organization in Connecticut, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is uniquely positioned to…

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Updates on State Policy, DEEP Capacity, and Funding

November brought exciting updates from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), highlighting land conservation programs and funding opportunities….

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