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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 Conservation Council and the land trust community. Beginning with the 2024 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference…

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Gray day at a preserve with snow on the ground

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…

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At the 2024 Climate March walking toward the Hartford Capitol Building

Reflecting on the March to Keep Connecticut’s Climate Promise

At the start of this month, I attended the March to Keep Connecticut’s Climate Promise. People of all backgrounds—students, activists,…

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Collection of photos from the February issue of #LoveYourCTLandTrust

Establishing Goals and Engaging Future Generations

Greetings and happy February! This month’s #LoveYourCTLandTrust features inspiring stories about land trusts establishing goals for land conservation and engaging…

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View from ground perspective of trees with text "Help Us Protect the Land You Love"

Adoption of 30 x 30 Goal

Bridgewater Land Trust Earlier this month, Bridgewater Land Trust announced its adoption of 30 x 30, a conservation goal of preserving 30% of…

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Green preserve landscape

Featured on News12 Connecticut!

Litchfield Land Trust In late December of last year, News12 Connecticut featured Litchfield Land Trust (LLT) in one of their weekly “Road Trip: Close…

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Green preserve landscape

Have You Heard of the Tree Collective?

Lyme Land Trust The Tree Collective is a program that allows young conservationists to help maintain trails in the Town of Lyme while learning about…

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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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Reflections from Summit on Land Use in Connecticut

CLCC recently hosted our 3rd Annual Winter Summit, focusing this year’s event on Land Use in Connecticut: Connecting Grasstops to…

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Green preserve landscape

East Haddam Land Trust Successfully Advocates for Open Space Acquisition Funds

East Haddam Land Trust Residents of East Haddam voted in favor of funds for open space and the purchase of the Kronberg property in a January…

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