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There are moments in land conservation that fundamentally reshape the map of our protected landscapes. Litchfield Land Trust (LLT) recently celebrated exactly that: the grand opening of an expansive new…
During the 2026 legislative session, the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) advanced advocacy policy priorities focused on strengthening state conservation and farmland preservation programs, protecting dedicated funding, advancing nature-based solutions,…
On Wednesday, April 22—Earth Day—the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) led a powerful advocacy event at the State Capitol in Hartford. Land Conservation Day brought together land trusts, state agencies,…
Celebrate Land Conservation at the State Capitol On April 22, Earth Day, we are bringing the beauty and value of our local conservation lands to the halls of the State…
This month, I’d like to reflect on my first full day at the Capitol doing advocacy work for CLCC! Last Friday, February 20th, I woke up bright and early so…
Each year, CLCC sets a Conservation Agenda of key legislative policy and funding priorities critical to land conservation across the state. Recommendations for 2026 are focused on two areas: Support…
Salisbury, Killingworth, Sharon, and Roxbury Land Trusts receive funding to accelerate protection of biodiversity, water quality, and public access to nature. The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is excited to…
Join the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) and Connecticut Conservation Council (CLCC) on a scenic walk through NCLC’s Milde Farm property with elected officials and community members. We will walk…
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) is excited to announce the second round of awards to land trusts from its Land and Easement Acquisition Grant Program (LEAP). These three grants,…
On Monday, July 21, CLCC’s Executive Director, Amy Blaymore Paterson, joined Governor Lamont and others to celebrate the Governor’s recent announcement of state grants for land conservation. These grants…
The Land Subcommittee of the Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council (CEEJAC) will be hosting Resource Hours, an opportunity to learn about CT DEEP funding opportunities pertaining to brownfields, open space,…
CT DEEP recently announced the next round of competitive grant funding to assist municipalities, nonprofits, and water companies with the purchase and preservation of open space lands, urban green space,…