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November 27, 2019
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Last week, Elisabeth Moore (
Connecticut Farmland Trust) and I traveled to coastal Patagonia as part of an
Earthwatch Expedition. We spent five days assisting scientists trailing Magellanic Penguins -- studying changes in their behavior in response to climate change, overfishing, and other environmental challenges.
It was an unforgettable experience.
Among our group was a veterinary student who is researching the impacts of climate change on endangered bird species in her native country of New Zealand. This young environmentalist is determined to make a difference through her work as a scientist and activist.
She was an inspiration.
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She shared with us the philosophy of the Māori – the indigenous population of New Zealand. They believe that the key to saving our environment is through the concept of
kaitiakitanga, which teaches that we all have an obligation to be guardians and protectors of the land.
Of course, to Elisabeth and me, she was describing Connecticut’s amazing land trust community – dedicated to conserving our natural environment for generations to come.
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Thank you for being Connecticut’s
kaitiakis! Your work has never been more important.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
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Amy Blaymore Paterson, Esq.
Executive Director
P.S. On
#GivingTuesday
(Dec.3), please consider making a special gift to your local land trust to support the work they do for us all.
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2020 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Sponsorship Program is Underway
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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
Now accepting photos - deadline is 2/14/20
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Photo credit: Bruce Fellman
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Save the Date
Climate Primer for Land Trusts
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January 9, 2020 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - The Lyceum, Hartford
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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. Registration opens next week.
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Upcoming Workshops, Events & Conferences
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Schoolyard Habitat Leadership Workshop (December 3) - New Haven, CT - Leaders from a school community will be guided through the process of creating a Schoolyard Habitat.
ArcGIS Online (morning) and Story Map (afternoon) Hands-on Workshop
(December 11)
- Haddam, CT - Offered by the experts at UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research.
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Land Trust Alliance Practical Pointer Series on conservation easement drafting
tracks and summarizes the most significant challenges to assist your land trust, attorney, and donors with conservation easement drafting and documentation.
The National Audubon Society’s Birds and Climate Visualizer allows you to enter
your location to see which impacts from climate change are predicted for your area, how birds near you will be affected, and how you can help.
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DEEP releases
August
and
September
Open Space Reports to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee and the State Bond Commission on closings for projects under the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition and Recreation and Natural Heritage Trust programs, respectively.
Connecticut Outdoor Recreational Alliance (CORA), a new non-profit organization, is seeking members and partners
to help promote and protect Connecticut’s outdoor recreation resources.
CT Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) comments
are now available on its website
-- providing insights into
the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts environmental of
many of the state's proposed regulations, projects, plans and studies.
CT DEEP released the results of public input for goals 17-20 of its 20 x '20 Initiative, aimed at increasing predictability, efficiency, and transparency of DEEP's regulatory processes by 2020.
CT Department of Agriculture announces the launch of the updated Farmlink website that helps to connect beginning farmers and farmland owners.
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USDA-NRCS is accepting proposals for the
Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
Deadline: 12/3/19
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
has launched its
Community Match Fund
-- 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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How Long Should your Land Trust send Appeal Letters to Lapsed Members?
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From Consultant David Allen:
When do you stop sending appeal letters to:
- Current members who are being asked to make a second gift this year;
- People in the database who have never given; and
- Former members who may have given something in the past, but who are not “current."
"These audiences are different, and the answer to your question is different for each one..."
Photo credit: Kathy Blachowski
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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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