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Executive Director's Message
Onward!
On March 18, approximately 450 conservationists joined us for our 33rd annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference. If you were in attendance, thank you! We had a great time; I hope you did too. (Conference wrap-up is
HERE. Photos are
HERE.)
For me, the plenary session brought a mix of emotions. After an uplifting award ceremony honoring the work of five amazing people and organizations in advancing land conservation, we heard a compelling and provocative keynote address from Dr. Bilal Sekou, urging us to work together to address the challenges to the environment that lie ahead. It was intense.
Yet, as I looked out at the sea of faces in Beckham Hall and talked with friends and colleagues throughout the day, I felt nothing but optimism, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Yes, we are facing some scary challenges, but Connecticut's land conservation community is strong, vocal, passionate, and undeterred!
Together we make excellent things happen.
Onward!
With appreciation for all you do,
Amy
P.S. If you haven't already responded to our Call to Action, that's okay! Today is as good a day as ever to contact your legislators and speak up for land conservation. More
HERE.
Legislative update is
HERE
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With past and current Steering Committee Chairs, Alicia Sullivan, recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award (center), and Catherine Rawson.
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CLCC News
Now Hiring Program Coordinator
CLCC is accepting applications for a full-time Program Coordinator. This position will report to the Executive Director and primarily be responsible for developing and managing CLCC's organizational advancement initiative, technical assistance program, and training and education program. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge or previous experience working with land trusts. Read the full description
HERE.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on April 24, 2017.
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Connecticut Land Trusts in the News
Prepare to be impressed!
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Great Meadows IBA
Photo Credit: Audubon CT
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Great Meadows Conservation Trust and Audubon CT Announce Great Meadows IBA
Audubon Connecticut and the
Great Meadows Conservation Trust have announced the Great Meadows Important Bird Area. This area covers Rocky Hill and Glastonbury Meadows, Wethersfield Cove and Crow Point in Wethersfield, and Keeney Point in Glastonbury and East Hartford. Read the full release
HERE.
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Photo Credit: Wyndham Land Trust
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Wyndham Land Trust Acquires Long Pond
The
Wyndham Land Trust recently celebrated the acquisition of Long Pond in Thompson, thanks to funding granted by the Connecticut
Wetland In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program from Audubon Connecticut. The ILF Program seeks to grant funding to organizations protecting wetlands around the state. Click
HERE
to read the full release.
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President's Budget Cuts EPA and Key Conservation Programs
From the Land Trust Alliance and Washington Post
Earlier this month, President Trump released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018. It is less specific than previous administrations' versions - the overview is very broad and there is little in the way of numbers. Detailed budgets for agencies are not expected anytime soon. Cuts impacting conservation include: $1.5 billion from the Dept. of interior, including a $120 million cut to this year's $160 million of funding for federal land acquisition from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Overall, the Department of Agriculture is supposed to be cut 21%, which is $4.7 billion.
More from the Alliance
HERE
. The EPA budget was cut by 31%. More HERE.
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Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts
From CT DEEP
 Are you an avid outdoor enthusiast? DEEP and the Center for Public Policy and Social Research at Central CT State University asks you to please fill out a survey which will provide input into CT's State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Read more about the survey and SCORP
HERE. Take the survey
HERE.
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CT Greenways Council Accepting Nominations
From CT DEEP
CT DEEP and the
Connecticut Greenways Council are now accepting nominations for official state greenway designations. More
HERE.
The deadline to apply is May 1, 2017.
Photo credit: CT DEEP
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Still time! Grant Applications for Land Acquisition Protective of Wetlands
From Audubon CT
If y
our organization is a land trust, municipality, or other non-profit organization, and
is looking for a source of funding to acquire lands protective of wetlands in perpetuity, or funds to restore, enhance, or create wetlands that will provide multiple functions and values, then you m
ay qualify for a grant under the Audubon CT Wetland In Lieu Fee Program. To be eligible to receive funding under the program, applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent. All submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 17, 2017. Click HERE for more information.
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EPA Now Accepting Grant Applications
From U.S. EPA
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has announced available grant money through the
New England's Healthy Communities Grant Program,
EPA New England's main competitive grant program to work directly with communities to reduce environmental risks to protect and improve human health and the quality of life.Click
HERE
for details on the program.
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Every Day Capacity Building Grants for Friends Groups
From NEEF
Every Day Capacity Building Grants provide Friends Groups with grant funds of up to $5,000 to help build their organizational capacity to serve public lands. More info is
HERE.
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Land Trust Resources & Opportun
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Nominate a Land Trust Today
From the Land Trust Alliance
The
Land Trust Alliance is now accepting submissions for their National Excellence Award. This award highlights the amazing work of land trusts in the following areas: 1) Outstanding initiative to broaden support for land conservation; 2) Outstanding collaboration initiative; and 3) Outstanding communications, education and outreach initiative. Click
HERE for more info and to submit a nomination. See past award recipients
HERE.
Nominations must be received by 4/24/17.
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Upcoming Bird Project with CT DEEP and UConn
From CT DEEP and UConn
DEEP and UConn are initiating a contemporary CT Bird Atlas project. Fieldwork will begin in 2018 and run for 3 years, and they need your help! The goals for the project include a better understanding of what the state's bird conservation priorities should be, more efficient conservation planning, and a development of environmental metrics that can be used to monitor the environment's health.
Land trust participation will be key to the effort. More
HERE.
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Photo Credit: USDA NRCA
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UConn NRCA Launches Environmental Programs
From UConn NRCA
UConn's Natural Resources Conservation Academy (NRCA) is launching exciting environmental programs for adults, teachers and teens this summer. These programs will introduce participants to basic concepts in natural resource management and innovative, user-friendly mapping technology. More information
HERE.
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Photo Credit: CFPA
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Lead a Trails Day Hike
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Job and Volunteer Opportunities
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Land Conservation Projects Manager - Westchester Land Trust
Westchester Land Trust is hiring a Land Conservation Project Manager. Click
HERE for more info.
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CT Director of Philanthropy - Trust for Public Land (TPL)
TPL is seeking a State Director of Philanthropy who will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of all fund raising activities to support the organization's conservation activities in the state. More
HERE.
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Nature Center Director - The Connecticut Audubon Society
The
Connecticut Audubon Society is hiring a full-time, senior-level position managing one of the organization's centers in western CT. More
HERE.
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Have you renewed your membership for 2017?
We Count on Your Support!
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The Connecticut Land Conservation Council advocates for land conservation, stewardship and funding, and works to ensure the long term strength and viability of the land conservation community.
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