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eNews | June 26, 2020

Please learn alongside us

Recognizing that the prejudices and injustices BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities face extend within the boundaries of the outdoor spaces we love and protect, CLCC is committed to staying engaged and involved--both internally within our organization and through the services and programs we offer--in taking action toward a fully inclusive future. As one small step forward, each month a CLCC staff member will be discussing and then recommending a resource, individual, or organization who they're following as we actively work to address the systemic racism we encounter personally and professionally.

This month's recommendation, Green 2.0, comes from CLCC's Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow, Katharine Lange: "Green 2.0 is a fantastic starting point for anyone in the environmental non-profit world to see who is working in the field, who’s not, and more importantly, strategies to change those numbers." Read Katharine's full recommendation >> How is your land trust addressing equity in your organization, your land conservation work, and in your community? What support do you need?

We invite you to learn alongside us. We want to hear from you, too.

Sincerely, Amy, Rebecca, Cristina (& Maya) and Katharine P.S. Want to learn more? See CLCC's list of anti-racism resources for the land conservation community >>

CLCC News

Join us for a Conservation Conversation June 30 - 5-6pm

Zoom across Connecticut, visit beautiful natural spaces, and chat with legislators around the state without leaving home!

For our next Conservation Conversation, the Berlin Land Trust, will treat us to a virtual tour of the Alice Fern Bruce Preserve on Lamentation Mountain in Middletown, Meriden, and Berlin! View Event Page & Details Here >> Missed a tour? We got you covered! Visit Keney Park in Hartford >> Visit the Sheep Farm in Groton >> Conversations homepage here >>

Conserving Land by Staying Connected

Thursday July 2 at 1pm Land Conservation Advocates Meeting Join CLCC and land conservation advocates for a Zoom meeting with CT DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes and Staff. More information and to RSVP here >>

Save the Date! Saturday October 17, 2020 A Virtual Gathering for Connecticut's Land Conservation Community

Mark your calendars and stay tuned as we release details in the coming months about our culminating and highly interactive annual gathering and workshops in the days leading up!  Thank you 2020 Conference Sponsors Your generous support helps make it possible for us to offer responsive online programming through  Conserving Land by Staying Connected .

Land Trusts in the News

Southbury Land Trust Windsor Conservation Commission

Passionate support of our local lands, from forests to farms!

"Several studies have shown that spending time in green spaces was linked to reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Many factors are at work here, including exercise, fresh air..." - Tom Crider, Southbury Land Trust , Letter to the Editor

" Now, as never before, is a wake-up call to appreciate our local farms. The Pandemic has changed our lives making it more important to have access to locally grown produce..." - Ann Beaudin, Windsor Conservation Commission, No Farms No Food Article

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Land Trust Resources & Opportunities

Participate in the Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3) meetings, which are being conducted via Zoom for the immediate future. View GC3 Meetings webpage and GC3 Working Groups webpage for more information, including recordings, powerpoint presentations, and other resources from previous meetings.

Rally 2020 Has Gone Virtual - LTA's annual conference will be held virtually on October 6th through 8th. Registration closes on October 5th. More information here >> Farms Under Threat: The State of the States - A new study from American Farmland Trust provides groundbreaking data that provides answers on the state of farmland conservation in Connecticut and beyond. Register for the free webinar >> CT DEEP Online Training for Municipal Inland Wetlands Agencies - has announced the long anticipated release of its updated  Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Comprehensive Training Program.  The program is now available online at no cost to participants.   Request form to gain access >>

COVID-19 Resources

CFPA COVID-19 Update on Outdoor Activities - The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) provides a comprehensive list of resources and up-to-date information on safe outdoors recreation in Connecticut. View more here >> Legal Guidance re: Virtual Meetings - The  Pro-Bono Partnership   legal alert  provides guidance and best practices regarding virtual nonprofit member meetings during COVID-19. View legal alert here >>   Recent Updates on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from the National Law Review regarding the PPP Flexibility Act. View more here >> Financial and HR Considerations for Your Organization - The Land Trust Alliance has posted free, on-demand webinars and learning modules related to navigating uncertain times. Find them in the Learning Center. More information here >>

Funding Opportunities

USDA-NRCS Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants including funding for Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. Deadline: 7/6/20 More information here >> USDA-NRCS Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities. More information here >> Deadline: 8/28/20

Job Opportunities

Membership/Annual Fund Manager - Connecticut Audubon Society Multiple Positions - Connecticut Green Bank Multiple Positions - U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (MA and OR) President - Columbia Land Conservancy (NY) Executive Director - Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy

Tip of the Month

Nip the Knotweed

Interested in comparing notes on controlling Japanese Knotweed? @NiptheKnotweed follows a 3-step, 3-year organic control method that has proven to be effective over the past nine years in Pine Grove on the Niantic River in East Lyme. Find how-to videos and links to additional resources here >> Shared by Suzanne Thompson

Photo Credits Peach Island 2015 Trails Day hosted by The Trust for Public Land and USFWS - CLCC ; Katharine Lange - CLCC; CLCC Staff Meeting via Zoom - CLCC; Group shot at Lamentation Mountain for 2020 Conservation Conversation Invite - Berlin Land Trust; Southbury Land Trust's Platt Farm Preserve Trail - Julie Stuart; Berries - Stock Photo; Garter Snake - Pixabay; Japanese Knotweed - @NipTheKnotweed Facebook Page.

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