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December 23, 2019
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I do some of my best thinking when I’m running the trails. Being close to nature clears my head, eases my anxiety, and inspires me to work hard every day to support Connecticut land trusts in their efforts to protect cherished places across the state.
Last weekend, while running the
Shenipsit Trail in Vernon, my head was particularly full.
I was worried about … pretty much everything!
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Then, deep in the woods, I came upon this …
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Just like that, every ounce of angst I was feeling was gone.
This playful gesture of holiday cheer -- courtesy of the
Shenipsit Striders -- put a smile on my face, lifted my spirits, and filled me with gratitude for the opportunity to know and work with people, like you, who enjoy the land as much as I do.
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Wishing you and yours a happy Winter Solstice and a joyful holiday season.
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Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq.
Executive Director
P.S. Have fun this winter!
#GetOutside and #LoveYourCTLandTrust!
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Climate Primer for Land Trusts
Register today ~ space is limited!
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January 9, 2020 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - The Lyceum, Hartford
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Registration closes January 6!
Presented by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council in partnership with the Land Trust Alliance, this all-day educational program is especially for land trusts to learn about basic climate concepts, critical policies, and hear from DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes.
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2020 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Sponsorship Program Underway and Tables are Going Fast!
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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.
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2020 Diana Atwood Johnson
OSWA Photo Contest
Accepting photos - deadline is 2/14/20
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The snow is glistening ... Waterfalls are freezing ... It's gorgeous outside!
Photo credit: David Heg, Mukluk Falls, 2017 OSWA Photo Contest
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Land Trusts Announce Merger
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Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust and the
Brookfield Open Space Legacy, Inc. (BOSLI) recently celebrated the merger of their two land trusts effective as of October 31. With BOSLI integrated into Weantinoge, its board members will remain actively engaged in preserving and protecting Brookfield’s private open space as part of Weantinoge’s mission.
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Additional resources available on Powerline Right-of-Way Vegetation Management
including Eversource contacts and Notice to Landowners regarding Eversource work in New England cottontail Focus Areas.
UConn's Natural Resources Conservation Academy has announced its 2020 programming
for inter-generational learners (teens & adults) to generate real conservation benefits to Connecticut communities by providing the tools and support to carry out local conservation-based service-learning projects.
The results are in! The Land Trust Alliance recently announced the availability of the 2019 Land Trust Salaries and Benefits report.
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State Bond Commission releases $5 million in bonding for DEEP Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program (OSWA) at its December 18 meeting.
Action Alert!
Prevent Harm to Street Trees!
The
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
asks that you take action before December 30 if you want to protect the trees along the road by your home
before
an electric utility prunes or removes them without notice.
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The FY2020 spending bill passed by Congress includes the following for land conservation:
- $495 million (a $60 million increase from 2019 levels) for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) -- the federal government's largest program to promote land conservation.
- $3.576 million for the Wild and Scenic Rivers program -- ensuring that both of Connecticut’s new Wild and Scenic designations will get funding for the first time.
- $10 million for Highlands Conservation Grants to conserve land and natural resources including in Connecticut.
- The Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act (which would automatically fund the LWCF at $900 million annually) and other bills pass Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
(Source: Office of Senator Chris Murphy)
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Efforts continue to stop abusive conservation easement transactions -
The House passed the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWCA) Extension Act (H.R. 925)
, which would reauthorize NAWCA until 2024 and authorize annual funding of $60 million. The legislation now moves to the Senate (S.261).
(Source: Land Trust Alliance)
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The 1772 Foundation and the
Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation are accepting letters of inquiry for 1:1 matching grants up to $10,000.
Deadline: 12/31/19
The
EPA will award up to $3 million in funding for environmental education projects through the
2020 Environmental Education Grants Program.
Deadline: 1/6/20
U.S. Forest Service is now accepting applications for the
FY 2020 Community Forest Program.
Deadline: 1/6/20
The
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut has opened their 2020 grant cycle, including their environmental and animal welfare grants.
Deadline 1/13/20
The
Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) Environmental Grant Program
is accepting applications for their 2020 awards.
Deadline: 3/15/20
Sustainable CT
Community Match Fund
is underway -- an innovative program to provide fast, flexible
funding to support projects
that align with Sustainable CT actions --
including land use and conservation
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Go Green for the Holidays
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Here's some advice for gift-giving, all year round ...
"Are you one of those organized people who are already prepared for the coming winter holidays? Or do you still have plans to make and gifts to buy? Either way, why not take a second look at some of your usual holiday activities to see if you can make them more 'sustainable?' ”
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Connecticut Land Conservation
Council
deKoven House
27 Washington Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-852-5512
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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.
©2019 Connecticut Land Conservation Council. All rights reserved except photos as noted.
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