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CLCC Heads to Washington for 2025 Advocacy Days

Each spring, the Land Trust Alliance mobilizes conservation leaders from across the country to gather in Washington, D.C., meet with…

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Group of people who attended the CLCC Presidents Summit

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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Collage from touring Lyme Land Conservation Trust with visits to buildings, trails, and preserves
North Woods Land Conservancy Mill District Nature Preserve

The Role of Local Communities in Protecting Biodiversity at Lyme Land Conservation Trust

Getting out of the office and meeting with land trusts is my favorite part of the job – not just…

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North Woods Land Conservancy Mill District Nature Preserve

Stronger Together: The Transformative Power of Collaboration Among Connecticut Land Trusts

With nearly 120 land trusts across Connecticut, CLCC serves as a vital connector—fostering partnerships that enable land trusts to share…

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CLCC’s 2024 Rally Reflections: Insights, Ideas, and Inspiring Connections

Last week, I had the honor of representing CLCC at Rally, the National Land Conservation Conference. In addition to attending…

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Two CLCC Staff Members in front of the Capitol Building in Washington DC

2024 Advocacy Days – Staff Reflection and Recap

At the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC), we recognize the power and importance of conservation advocacy at the local, state,…

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Foliage on a mountain by a river

A Continued Commitment to Collaboration – The South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has always been at the forefront of fostering connections and collaboration within Connecticut’s land…

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Fall foliage scene in the mountains

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…

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Two CLCC staff accept award from 2 CT RC&D representatives

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…

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A Regional Approach to Collaboration – Relaunching the South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance

One of the things I love most about working in Connecticut’s conservation community is the willingness to collaborate and work…

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Group of board members announcing land trust merger

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…

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Washington Monument in the spring at a park

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…

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