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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….