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Shelton Land Conservation Trust

CT Land Trusts Go Green: New Grants Boost Climate-Smart Conservation

CLCC awards grants to integrate climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation into the stewardship of conserved lands in Branford, Burlington, New…

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New Report from Connecticut Land Conservation Council Charts a Path for Land Trusts to Support Affordable Housing

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has released a new report, “Connecticut Conservation Land Trusts & Affordable Housing: Current Status…

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Colebrook Reservoir surrounded by lush woodlands
Jerry Monkman / EcoPhotography via NWCT Land Conservancy

CLCC LEAP Grants Enable Five Land Trusts to Protect Critical Land and Water for Conservation

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is proud to announce the first round of awards from its Land Easement and…

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Connecticut State Capitol

Land Conservation Wins Big in 2025 Legislative Session

Well done, conservation advocates! The 2025 legislative session ended June 4 with some exciting wins for our conservation policy and…

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Students hike along a wet leaf-covered trail in the woodlands of Groton
Michael J. Sikora

GOSA Recognized with CLCC’s Excellence in Community Conservation Award

Remember the first time you saw a real waterfall? On Friday, May 23, a group of second graders saw one…

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Yaw and Aaron walking in a meadow

Join Our Team: CLCC is hiring a Community Conservation Coordinator (Part-Time)

CLCC seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and enthusiastic professional to join the organization’s dynamic and energetic team as the Community Conservation…

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Pond and partially cloudy skies by APB

PURA’s 2025 Land Trust Contact List is Now Available

Good news! The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has posted the updated land trust contact list on the authority’s water webpage….

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Pond surrounded by lush forest with the silhouette of a tree overhead
Olson Woods by Darien Land Trust

Three Connecticut Land Trusts Awarded CLCC Grants for Climate-Smart Forestry

The Connecticut Forest and Park Association, Darien Land Trust, and North Branford Land Conservation Trust awarded grants by the Connecticut…

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Jovan, Dudley, and Yaw converse at a round table in a brick courtyard

Celebrating Conservation in Connecticut: Highlights from the 2025 CT Land Conservation Conference

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) proudly hosted its 41st annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference on March 22 at Wesleyan…

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Collage of three images representing the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Conservation Awards

Recognizing Connecticut’s Excellence in Conservation Award Winners

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has a proud tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions…

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Beaver dam and pond surrounded by woodlands
Trinity Forest, Cornwall Conservation Trust, by Shelby Perry

Connecticut Land Trusts Secure Hundreds of Acres as Forever Wild

The new year has seen a surge in land conservation efforts across Connecticut, with several land trusts already successfully protecting…

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Water flows over short falls
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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