Connecticut Land Conservation Council
822683386
2017
Middletown, CT 06457 USA
ctconservation.org
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Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc
The Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc (CLCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening land conservation efforts across the state of Connecticut. Formed in 2006, CLCC serves as the only statewide service provider and voice for approximately 120 land trusts in Connecticut.
Mission and Vision
CLCC's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut by empowering local land trusts and ensuring the long-term viability of conservation efforts. The organization envisions a future where every Connecticut community benefits from a diverse mix of conserved lands, with land conservation recognized as a core community value.
Activities and Roles
CLCC operates through several key roles:
- Convener of the Land Conservation Community: It provides a platform for land trusts to collaborate and advance their conservation goals.
- Provider of Training and Education: Offers practical and affordable opportunities to improve organizational capacity through training, education, and community-centered programs.
- Technical Assistance Provider: Offers direct technical assistance and access to current conservation information.
- Grantmaker: Administers grant programs such as the Land Capital Grant Program, Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program, and Transaction Assistance Grant Program to enhance the capacity of land trusts.
- Advocate: Advocates at the state capitol for policies impacting land conservation, addressing climate change, and protecting critical funding programs.
Impact
Since its inception, CLCC has grown into one of the most effective land trust service associations in the country. It hosts an annual conference that draws significant participation from the land conservation community, including land trusts, conservation groups, and government agencies.
CLCC also recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in its work, striving to address systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in the pursuit of sustainable land conservation practices.
[1] https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/23420a1406184ed08889a55f29de1b12-connecticut-land-conservation-council-middletown [2] https://ctconservation.org/about/ [3] https://landtrustalliance.org/resources/connect/affiliates/connecticut-land-conservation-council [4] https://ctconservation.org [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/82-2683386
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This post is sponsored by: Me, lover of salt marshes. Our friends at the Branford Land Trust are hosting a Salt Marsh Celebration - a series of FREE, fun & educational activities for all ages to learn about the importance of salt marshes - to kick off a project funded through The Connecticut Audubon Society and its Wetland Mitigation and Connecticut’s In Lieu Fee Program to assist marsh migration on Jarvis Creek Farm. First up: “The History of Salt Haymaking in New England Marshes” on Monday! Get the details here: https://branfordlandtrust.org/salt-marsh-celebration/ #LoveYourCTLandTrust and #LoveSaltMarshes (fb)
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Poslední komentáře
🌳 So excited to see the new Land Capital Grants! This is such a crucial step in securing our beautiful landscapes for generations to come. Let's protect our parks, forests, and wetlands! 🌍❤️detail |
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🌿 I’m all in for land conservation! Every patch of green matters, and it’s amazing to see CLCC leading the way. Let’s give a voice to our natural spaces! 📢✨ #LoveYourCTLandTrustdetail |
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1. How can local communities effectively advocate for land conservation initiatives to their legislators and ensure that conservation is prioritized in state policies?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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2. What strategies can land trusts employ to utilize the new Land Capital Grant Program to its fullest potential in securing critical conservation lands in Connecticut?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Stand Up For Nature Tell Your Legislators Land Conservation Matters to You and Your Community Our Mission The Connecticut Land Conservation Councils mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut. We work to ensure that our parks forests farmlands community gardens streams and wetlands are protected in perpetuity for the benefit of our present and future generations. Whats New Feature NEW GRANT PROGRAM Introducing Land Capital Grants TO ACCELERATE THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS CLCC is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative the Land Capital Grant LCG Program. This program aims to empower land trusts to swiftly secure critical conservation lands by providing financial support for land and conservation easement acquisitions.
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