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Land Conservation Wins Big in 2025 Legislative Session

Well done, conservation advocates! The 2025 legislative session ended June 4 with some exciting wins for our conservation policy and funding priorities, thanks to the strong support we had from…

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New East Haddam Preserve Connects with Another to Create Greenway

Guest post with contributions by Kyn Tolson and the East Haddam Land Trust A new, 123-acre preserve for East Haddam Land Trust (EHLT) connects to 64 acres of already-conserved property to…

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CLCC celebrates Arbor Day at Hawk Hill Farm in Bloomfield

On a breezy and sunny Arbor Day morning, about 80 people who care about trees and conservation met at Hawk Hill Farm in Bloomfield. The event was hosted by Traprock…

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Celebrating Conservation in Connecticut: Highlights from the 2025 CT Land Conservation Conference

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) proudly hosted its 41st annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference on March 22 at Wesleyan University. The landmark event, Connecticut’s premier land conservation gathering, attracted…

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Empowering Conservation: Key Updates on OSWA and UGCG Grant Programs

As Connecticut’s most vital source of state land conservation funding for land trusts, municipalities, and water companies, the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program (OSWA) not only supports the preservation…

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Governor Announces Open Space & Community Garden/Urban Green Grant Awards

Governor Ned Lamont has announced that his administration is awarding approximately $14.5 million in state funding to aid in the purchase and protection of more than 2,626 acres of open…

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Overview of New Federal Funding Opportunities

We are excited to share with you some new federal funding opportunities that have emerged, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. These programs are designed to support land conservation and…

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OSWA/UGCG Info Session – Bridgeport (Now Virtual!)

Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Zoom Information Session June 29 – 10-11:30am Register here » CLCC will host office…

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OSWA/UGCG Info Session – North Haven (Now Virtual!)

Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Zoom Information Session June 26 – 6-7:30pm Register here » CLCC will host office…

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OSWA/UGCG Info Session – Waterbury (Now Virtual)

Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs In-Person Information Session June 22 – 6-7:30pm Register here » CLCC will host office…

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OSWA and UGCG Info Session

Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Urban Green/Community Garden (UGCG) 2023 CT DEEP Grant Programs Information Session – Via Zoom Thursday, June 1 6:30 – 8:00pm Register here »…

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CLCC OSWA Office Hours – First and Third Tuesdays of the Month

Your opportunity to get into the weeds! CLCC will host office hours devoted to OSWA, UGCG, and CLCC grant programs the first and third Tuesdays of each month this summer, from…

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