Monthly Review | August 31, 2023
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Greetings!
I've just wrapped up a fabulous summer staycation with my family, including two grandkids under three and a half years old.
What struck me most was how their biggest smiles and loudest laughs came from the simplest moments outdoors—muddy hands, chasing butterflies, harvesting tomatoes, playful splashes while kayaking for the first time, and more.
Better than fancy toys or shopping sprees, just nature in its purest form. A visit to a state park or local preserve made each day a new adventure, capped off with ice cream from farms across the state. It was delightful.
Through our land conservation work, we ensure these opportunities for outdoor adventures are available so every child, everywhere, can enjoy and learn. It’s a huge responsibility and often an uphill battle, but it’s always worth it.
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Enjoy the rest of the summer. Here's to preserving the giggles, the dirty fingers, and the endless awe that only nature can bring.
Sincerely,
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Amy Blaymore Paterson
Executive Director
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Join Others Who Want to Make a Difference —
Let Us Know You've Included CLCC in Your Will
Your leadership is valued, and as a gesture of appreciation, a local donor has generously pledged $1,000 to accelerate conservation efforts today. Any planned gifts count, and make a difference today.
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Celebrating Land Conservation Success |
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Enjoying a Conservation Conversation at Von Ahn Preserve
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On August 18, CLCC and the Sharon Land Trust co-hosted a Conservation Conservation at the newly unveiled Von Ahn Preserve. Spanning 170 acres, this spectacular property showcases the potential of collaborative efforts and strategic funding.
Protected with financial assistance from OSWA, federal Highlands funding, and private donations, Von Ahn Preserve boasts diverse features—fields and forest, significant wetlands, and inviting trails—offering access to a tapestry of regional forestland...
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August Lunch-and-Learn Wraps Up Today |
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Throughout August, CLCC and DEEP have offered a series of one-hour, lunchtime Zoom discussions on state land conservation planning and open space grant funding programs. Recordings of each session are here.
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REMINDER: TODAY at 12:15 pm!
Urban Green and Community Garden Grant Program Q&A
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DEEP’s Urban Green and Community Garden Grant (UGCG) is available to distressed and/or targeted municipalities and provides funding to develop or enhance community gardens and other urban green spaces for public enjoyment and environmental education. In this final lunch-and-learn session, DEEP and CLCC will help you sort through program eligibility, application criteria, and more.
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First Year of CLCC Grant Program a Success |
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TAG Supports 1800 Acres of Land Conservation Across Connecticut |
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The Connecticut Land Conservation Council announced the results of the first two rounds of the Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) program. This funding source is aimed at helping land trusts increase the pace of land conservation across the state by providing grants to support transaction-related project costs. $178,200 in grants were awarded to 29 land trusts to help conserve ~1,800 acres.
Connecticut land trusts are essential partners in local and statewide efforts to conserve open space. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for all they do and are committed to supporting their present and future land conservation endeavors...
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DEEP Accepting Comments on Solar Siting |
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DEEP is accepting written comments on the STEPS Draft Guidance and the SCEF bid preference until September 5, 8:00am. Please email comments to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov with the subject line “Agrivoltaics Comments.”
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Don't Forget to Keep An Eye On... |
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Do you #LoveYourCTLandTrust?
We sure do!
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Photo Credits - CLCC except as follows:
Gardening-at-Lisa-Lane-Community-Gardens-2023 Diana Atwood Johnson Photo Contest Winner
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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.
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