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Great blue heron in the water with a lot of lily pads

Connecticut’s Increasing GHG Emissions Call for Urgent Legislative Action: The Role of Nature-Based Solutions in Climate Strategy

Have you seen DEEP’s latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory? The findings show Connecticut’s GHG emissions are increasing, and further reductions are essential to meeting the state’s statutory medium—and long-term goals. However, amidst this sobering news,…

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Statues at a preserve

Art Meets Nature

New Canaan Land Trust “The idea of the sculptures being there really helped to elevate the awareness within the community…

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Collage of baby birds and eggs, and birds walking around the shore

National Refuge for Shorebirds

Avalonia Land Conservancy Sandy Point Island, located in Stonington, CT and Westerly, RI, is managed as a National Wildlife Refuge by…

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Stone with the words etched "Sacred to the Memory of the Enslaved Africans who may be buried here. May we someday know their names."

Out of the Shadows

Wyndham Land Trust In a collaborative effort with generous donors, Wyndham Land Trust recently dedicated and installed a memorial stone commemorating enslaved African…

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Black bear and bear cubs crossing the street

Attention Land Trusts! Call for Stories

Follow the Forest Seeking Habitat Restoration Stories Improving Connectivity for Wildlife Follow the Forest and partnering connectivity initiatives throughout the state…

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Collage of all four 2022 Excellence in Conservation Awards winners

Let’s Celebrate the 2022 Excellence in Conservation Award Winners

CLCC is excited to celebrate this year’s Excellence in Conservation Award winners. After each award ceremony, join us for a…

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Collage of all four 2022 Excellence in Conservation Awards winners

Congratulations to the 2022 Excellence in Conservation Award Winners

CLCC is delighted to announce the 2022 Excellence in Conservation Award honorees. In making these awards, CLCC seeks to recognize organizations and…

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Heron with head turned to its right with its reflection in the clear water. Behind it is a preserve with tall grass.

Updated Model Easement Documents Now Available

With the assistance of Attorney Linda Francois, CLCC has updated the Model Easement Documents. If you have any questions about…

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Wood thrush bird on a branch in Hartman Park in Lyme

2021-2022 New London County Advancement Initiative

Building upon CLCC’s previous work in New London County (NLC), the 2021-2022 NLC Advancement Initiative worked to address issues of…

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Sunset view from a mountain top with two tree silhouettes on each side of the image

June enews is Now Available

The June eNews is now available. Catch up on the latest happenings across the state and beyond. A few snippets…

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