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Resilience Amidst the Storm: Celebrating a Shared Commitment and Dedication at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference

Reflecting on our recent Connecticut Land Conservation Conference, I’m struck by the powerful imagery in this photograph captured by a…

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Creek and forested area at Dismal Creek Preserve

CLCC Announces New Code of Conduct for Programs and Events

February marked another step forward in our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment within the Connecticut Land…

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CLCC executive director with 3 additional colleagues representing other conservation organizations

Advocating for Nature: A Pre-Legislative Session Journey with Environmental Leaders

Over the past six months, in preparation for the 2024 legislative session, I have engaged in meaningful discussions alongside my…

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CLCC Team Looks Back and Plans Ahead

As an annual tradition, I asked the team to reflect on some CLCC highlights from 2023 at our final staff…

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The Impact of Land Conservation in Northwest Connecticut

Have you seen Conserving Northwest Connecticut: Adaptive Strategies for Accelerating the Pace of Conservation? It’s a new report prepared for the Northwest…

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Local Action in Land Conservation Amid Climate Uncertainties

The news headlines have been tough to read. Globally, nationally, and right here in New England. They make me anxious….

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Land Trusts: Vital Partners for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

September felt like the good old pre-COVID days: I was on the road almost daily – meeting with land trusts, legislators,…

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CLCC executive director Amy Blaymore Paterson and her family kayaking on a sunny day

Nature in its Purest Form

I’ve just wrapped up a fabulous summer staycation with my family, including two grandkids under three and a half years…

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Uniting People, Places, and Ideas

Throughout the past month, I have been reminded that, irrespective of where we call home, we all yearn for the same…

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CLCC staff and Granby Land Trust board members on a trail bridge looking at a pond

Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

I’m delighted to share that CLCC and several Connecticut land trusts and conservation organizations have been featured in the July…

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Connecticut State Capitol

Land Conservation Funding and Programming Get a Boost

Strategic advocacy together with an unwavering commitment by legislative champions, a strong partnership with the CT Department of Energy and…

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Building Connections This Month at CLCC

At CLCC, our work is not only about helping land trusts to conserve land and protect natural habitats. It’s also…

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