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Announcements | February 11, 2020
New OSWA Grant Round
Grant Applications Now Available
Open Space & Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA)
Urban Green & Community Garden (UGCG)
Grant Programs
June 1, 2020 Deadline

The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting applications. Municipalities, land trusts, and water companies are welcome to apply for the next round of the competitive   Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program .  

NOTE that the application has been revised and the scoring sheet is now included in the application package for your reference.

DEEP is also accepting applications from municipalities, designated as targeted and/or distressed, and their non-profit partners under the competitive Urban Green and Community Garden Program. 

OSWA Info Sessions
Tuesday, February 18th - Two Sessions
10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
deKoven House, 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT

Please join CLCC and DEEP for our Annual OSWA and UGCG Information Sessions. Gain insight into the grant programs, answer your questions about your project proposals, and help prepare your grant application.

Reminder: 2020 Diana Atwood Johnson
OSWA Photo Contest
Looking to show off your love of nature?
Share your photos celebrating the season on OSWA and Urban Green & Community Garden properties!
Deadline: THIS Friday, February 14, 2020

Now is a great time to capture the beauty of nature! Photos are being accepted for CLCC and CT DEEP's 4th annual amateur digital photo contest featuring properties protected under the Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) and Urban Green and Community Garden Grant Programs.

Reminder: 2020 Land Conservation Awards
Celebrating Individuals and Organizations for Excellence in Land Conservation
Deadline: February 18, 2020

Presented annually at the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference. The CLCC Excellence in Conservation Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have made a substantive contribution to the ongoing success of land conservation in our state.

Conference Registration is Now Open
Don't miss out!
Join us for the 36th Annual
Connecticut Land Conservation Conference
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, reception to follow
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

This is a conference you do not want to miss! Whether you're part of an all-volunteer land trust, or one with staff, or a municipal land use commissioner -- or other member of the community who cares, you will love it!

CLCC land and wave
Photo courtesy of Karen Huber
Connecticut Land Conservation Council
deKoven House
27 Washington Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860-852-5512
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.