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CLCC Awards $160,000 in Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants to Enhance Resilience and Biodiversity Across Connecticut
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) proudly announces the recipients of its Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grants. With a total…
Secure Funding for Your Next Conservation Project with DEEP Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting applications for the next round of two critical…
Opening the Trails for All: CLCC Partnership Empowers Joshua’s Trust to Enhance Land Conservation and Accessibility
The importance of land conservation extends beyond preserving natural beauty; it includes ensuring that everyone can access and enjoy these…
Upgrading and Expanding the Glemboski-Ous Trails
Avalonia Land Conservancy Avalonia Land Conservancy (ALC) purchased the Glemboski-Ous Preserve, a 160-acre property in Bozrah and Montville, in late March of this…
Local Stewardship for the Turtle Creek Preserve
Essex Land Trust The Nature Conservancy “The Essex Land Trust’s relationship with The Nature Conservancy dates to 1985, when it…
Thoughts from the Field- Climate Smart Stewardship
It has been an engaging first few months for me and the Climate Smart Stewardship Program. It is clear that…
The Bells of East Haddam
“On your mark, get set…search!” East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) held its second annual bell search this autumn. One hundred bells, each stamped…
Purchase of Land for New Preserve
Middlesex Land Trust (MLT) has purchased 147 acres for permanent protection, which will become the Meshomasic Rattlesnake Brook Preserve. It is…
East Haddam Land Trust Opens Newly-Acquired Saunders Preserve
On September 10th, East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) opened the Saunders Preserve to the public. The 69-acre property is located in the…
New Grant Program Supports 1800 Acres of Land Conservation Across Connecticut
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Middletown, CT (August 30, 2023) – The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) announced the results of the…
Overview of New Federal Funding Opportunities
We are excited to share with you some new federal funding opportunities that have emerged, thanks to the Inflation Reduction…
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,…