Launched in 2016, the annual photo contest was re-named in 2017 in honor of Diana Atwood Johnson, an avid birder, accomplished amateur bird photographer, and passionate local, state, and national land conservation advocate.
Diana served as Chair of the State Natural Heritage, Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board, a position she held for 18 of her 19 years on the board. Her strong and devoted leadership was critical to the development of the OSWA and UGCG grant programs and the success that they have had in advancing land conservation and enhancing urban greenspaces across the state.
Diana passed away in January 2018 at the age of 71, leaving an inspiring legacy of community service and land conservation impact.
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.
