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eNews | December 21, 2018
This is just the beginning.
For the past few weeks, I’ve had the honor of serving as a member of the Environment Policy Committee of Governor-Elect Lamont’s Transition Team. Our charge was to develop recommendations for the new administration on critical issues impacting our environment. 

This week, under the magnificent backdrop of Hammonasset Beach State Park, the committee presented our top policy priorities to a Co-Chair of the Transition Team, members of the public and the press. The room was packed. The comments we received were insightful. The questions thought-provoking. 

It was an inspiring experience from start to finish. 
Yet, this is just the beginning.

With the next legislative session upon us, there's a ton of hard work ahead. 
 
I am optimistic that together we can and will continue to make good things happen.

Enjoy the winter solstice and the holidays ahead, and thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq.
Executive Director

P.S. With your tax-deductible gift we can make sure that land conservation remains a priority in the upcoming legislative session. Please consider a year end donation to CLCC . Thank you!
CLCC News
35th annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
March 23, 2019
Sponsorship Program is Underway

Position your business or organization before a sophisticated and engaged audience of conservation volunteers and professionals, while helping CLCC to keep the annual CT Land Conservation Conference accessible and affordable for all who wish to attend. We offer a range of sponsorship categories, including advertising opportunities for Conservation Service Providers.

The Diana Atwood Johnson OSWA Photo Contest
Attention amateur photographers!
CLCC in partnership with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to sponsor its 3rd annual amateur digital photo contest featuring properties protected under DEEP’s Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program (OSWA). Deadline: 2/12/19

Land Trusts in the News
Roxbury Land Trust
Wins the 2018 WLA Pathfinder Award
On November 14, the Roxbury Land Trust received the Working Lands Alliance Outstanding Organization 2018 Pathfinder Award. The land trust was recognized for its advancement of farmland preservation through its development of a lime management program to improve the soil quality on its agricultural lands...
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State News
DEEP Open Space (OSWA) Grant News
OSWA Grant Awards Announced - On December 17, Governor Malloy announced the award of Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Program (OSWA) grants that will preserve 1,139 acres of land in 14 municipalities across Connecticut. Read full press release >>
OSWA Grant Round Open - DEEP is accepting applications from municipalities, land trusts, and water companies for the next round of the competitive OSWA Program. Deadline: 2/7/19
National News Headlines
Voters in 23 States Support $3.2 Billion in Conservation Funding - Ballot Measures Across the Country fund Land, Water and Open Space Conservation (Source: Land Trust Alliance)


Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Not Reauthorized - The U.S. Senate failed to permanently reauthorize LWCF, letting stand the fund’s expiration. (Source: Land Trust Alliance)
Funding & Project Assistance Opportunities




MassConn Sustainable Forest Partnership is accepting grants to assist with the transactional costs of donated land or conservation easements within the 39 town MassConn service area. Deadline: 3/29/19
Land Trust Resources & Opportunities
Photo courtesy of Lisa San Soucie, Prospect Land Trust
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Tip of the Month
Three Steps to Better Climate Conversations and a Communication Strategy
Wondering how to communicate about climate change? Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, one of the world’s climate change leaders and scientists, provides tips on how to connect with people around climate change. (Shared by Judy Anderson)

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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.