Resource Library
Becoming an advocate is one of the most important steps you can take toward protecting Connecticut’s lands and waters for future generations. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council has put together this toolkit of valuable resources to equip your land trust with the knowledge and skills needed for impactful advocacy. You’ll find clear guidance on how to craft powerful messages, engage policymakers, host successful site visits, deliver compelling public testimony, and navigate IRS lobbying regulations. Use this toolkit to amplify your voice, strategically communicate your mission, and confidently influence decisions that protect and enhance our communities and natural lands.
Working with Legislators
Tools to build relationships with policymakers and effectively advocate for your land trust’s priorities.
- Lobbying 101 & Can My Land Trust Lobby?
- Hosting a Site Visit with Policymakers
- Testifying Before your Legislators
Outreach & Communications
Proven techniques to clearly and persuasively communicate your conservation message, and avoid advocacy pitfalls.
- Writing Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds: Amplify Your Conservation Message
- Politics: What’s Allowed
Connecticut’s Legislative Process
Essential insights into how legislation moves through Connecticut’s government, so you can strategically influence conservation-related policy decisions that impact your land trust’s your mission.