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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, and national level. As Connecticut’s only state-wide land trust service organization, we were proud to…

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Connecticut State Capitol

Immediate Action Needed to STOP HB 5475 and the Weakening of Key Environmental Regulations

Attention Conservation Advocates! We need your help to STOP HB 5475, a bill that, despite its good intentions to promote…

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Connecticut State Capitol

Action Alert: Oppose Harmful Conveyance Bills that Threaten Public Lands

CLCC is seeking your land trust’s assistance in safeguarding our public lands from three detrimental conveyance bills under consideration in…

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CT Mirror Op Ed: Why CT Must Embrace Nature-Based Solutions

By Robert LaFrance, Denise Savageau, Amy Blaymore Paterson and Alicea Charamut We stand at a critical juncture where the interconnected…

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Connecticut State Capitol

STOP HB 5475 and the Weakening of Key Environmental Regulations

Attention land trusts! Please read the following action alert from Denise Savageau. CLCC has signed on to Save the Sound’s…

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Winners of the 2024 Excellence in Conservation Awards collection

Connecticut Land Conservation Council Announces Recipients of 2024 Excellence in Conservation Award

Contact: Amy Blaymore Paterson, Executive Director Telephone: (860) 825-5512 Email: abpaterson@ctconservation.org Website: ctconservation.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Connecticut Land Conservation Council…

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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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Audience sitting in a large chapel with a PowerPoint screen to the front and a group of panelists

40th Annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference: Inspiring Action for Natural Climate Solutions

Contact: Amy Blaymore Paterson, Executive Director Telephone: (860) 825-5512 Email: abpaterson@ctconservation.org Website: ctconservation.org 40th Annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference: Inspiring…

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Speak up for Nature! Call to Action

Speak up for Nature! Call to Action March 25-29, 2024 WHAT: Contact your State Legislators by phone or email. To find…

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Connecticut State Capitol

Conservation Advocates: Speak up for Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Your Testimony is Needed by Thursday (3/7) at 3pm We urge you to participate in the upcoming Environment Committee public…

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