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Mergers as a Strategy for Land Trust Sustainability: Insights from Maine

This 2025 report from the Maine Land Trust Network explores how and why land trusts pursue mergers as a strategy for long-term impact. Drawing from case studies, interviews, and survey…

Fiscal Sponsorship 101: Understanding the Basics

Curious about fiscal sponsorship and how it might fit into your land trust’s work? This practical guide breaks down what fiscal sponsorship is, how it works, and when it makes…

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 spaces.  We are thrilled to announce the release of the…

Defining Conservation in Fairfield County

At the beginning of April, land trust board representatives from lower Fairfield County gathered at the recently redeveloped New Canaan Library in New Canaan, Connecticut for a CLCC-facilitated workshop. Representatives…

A Continued Commitment to Collaboration – The South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) has always been at the forefront of fostering connections and collaboration within Connecticut’s land conservation community. Earlier this year, we proudly played a pivotal…

A Regional Approach to Collaboration – Relaunching the South Central Regional Land Conservation Alliance

One of the things I love most about working in Connecticut’s conservation community is the willingness to collaborate and work together. Although many of Connecticut’s land trusts focus on the…

Understanding the Collaboration Continuum

Collaboration takes many forms, from informal partnerships to fully integrated mergers. Below are resources to help you explore the spectrum of inter-organizational collaboration, highlighting different models—such as networking, coordination, strategic…

Regional Conservation Partnerships

Regional Conservation Partnerships (RCP) are informal, yet organized networks, composed of partners from private and public entities such as land trusts, government agencies, conservation organizations, academic institutions, and many others.…

Creating An Environment For Success Mergers & Other Partnership Structures For Environmental Nonprofits

In today’s challenging landscape, environmental nonprofits are exploring mergers and strategic partnerships to enhance their impact and sustainability. This comprehensive guide from the Institute for Conservation Leadership delves into various…

An Introduction To Mergers For Land Trusts – Land Trust Alliance Guide

Mergers and other types of formal organizational partnerships have become more prevalent within the land trust community in recent years as a range of new challenges and opportunities have arisen.…