Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc

The Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc (CLCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening land conservation efforts across the state of Connecticut. Formed in 2006, CLCC serves as the only statewide service provider and voice for approximately 120 land trusts in Connecticut.

Mission and Vision

CLCC's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut by empowering local land trusts and ensuring the long-term viability of conservation efforts. The organization envisions a future where every Connecticut community benefits from a diverse mix of conserved lands, with land conservation recognized as a core community value.

Activities and Roles

CLCC operates through several key roles:

• Convener of the Land Conservation Community: It provides a platform for land trusts to collaborate and advance their conservation goals.
• Provider of Training and Education: Offers practical and affordable opportunities to improve organizational capacity through training, education, and community-centered programs.
• Technical Assistance Provider: Offers direct technical assistance and access to current conservation information.
• Grantmaker: Administers grant programs such as the Land Capital Grant Program, Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program, and Transaction Assistance Grant Program to enhance the capacity of land trusts.
• Advocate: Advocates at the state capitol for policies impacting land conservation, addressing climate change, and protecting critical funding programs.

Impact

Since its inception, CLCC has grown into one of the most effective land trust service associations in the country. It hosts an annual conference that draws significant participation from the land conservation community, including land trusts, conservation groups, and government agencies.

CLCC also recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in its work, striving to address systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in the pursuit of sustainable land conservation practices.