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CLCC Leaders Summits: A Tale of Two Gatherings
As a convenor for land trusts across the state, CLCC recently hosted two summits for leaders of Connecticut’s land trusts…
CLCC Accepts Award from CT RC&D
Last week, on behalf of CLCC, Amy and I were honored to receive the 2023 Linda B. Krause Award for…
Introducing the Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy
When land trusts conserve natural or working lands in their communities, they make a promise to protect that land in…
2023 Advocacy Days – Staff Reflection and Recap
Two of the most important aspects of advocacy are connection and empathy. The joining of these two nurtures a space…
CLCC brings $750,000 to CT Land Trusts for Climate Smart Land Management
Earlier this week, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council received some exciting news – after an incredibly competitive grant selection process,…
Reflecting on the 2023 Summit on Housing and Conservation
“Collaboration between oil and water topics, spiced up, can make a good dressing for green pastures!” – Pat Hackett, Salisbury…
Board Visioning – Taking a Step Back
When big changes happen at a land trust, many boards find it helpful to step back from the day-to-day, and…
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Seaside Sounds for Environmental Justice – a community power-building festival at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park….