Lower Connecticut River Land Trust

04/29/2026

On Earth Day, the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments and the Lower CT River Trust Trust attended Land Conservation Day at the Capitol hosted by Connecticut Land Conservation Council, joining partners from across the state to celebrate land conservation successes and ongoing efforts to protect Connecticut’s natural resources 🌿

The day brought together land trusts, municipalities, state leaders, and advocates for meaningful conversations, shared stories, and engagement with legislators on the importance of continued support for land conservation.

We’re proud to be part of the conversation in support of Connecticut’s conserved lands and natural resources.

To learn more about the LCRLT, please visit: https://www.lcrlt.org/

04/02/2026

We’re proud to announce the recipient of the 6th Annual Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award: The Rockfall Foundation 🌿

For 90 years, The Rockfall Foundation has championed environmental education, awareness, and conservation across the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Their impact spans generations—supporting students, empowering community learning, funding local initiatives, and protecting natural spaces.

From scholarships and educational programs to hands-on conservation efforts and growing grant support for local organizations, Rockfall continues to strengthen and inspire environmental stewardship throughout the region.

👏 Please join us in congratulating The Rockfall Foundation on this well-deserved recognition!

To learn more about the foundation's impact, please visit: https://www.lcrlt.org/

01/21/2026

*REMINDER* We are accepting nominations for our 2025, 6th annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 13, 2026
www.lcrlt.org
[email protected]

10/06/2025

There is still room in the upcoming aquatic invasive species identification workshop happening October 9, 2025 in Chester at 3:00. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k46pt7n

03/24/2025

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The Sky's The Limit Hiking Challenge 2025 website is Live! Are you ready to "Cross Your Trees and Dot Your Skies"? If so, join us by getting outside; hiking and walking 15 trails in CT State Parks and Forests and observing the way nature connects everything- each step on the trail is like connecting the dots, noting how all the small details make up a bigger picture.
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https://ctparks.com/skys-the-limit-hiking-challenge

03/17/2025

Join us in congratulating this year's Dr. J. Melvin Woody Conservation Award winner, Bob Nussbaum! Bob has been an active member of the Essex Land Trust since 2007; he has served many roles in that organization. Some notable conservation projects that Bob has been a part of include expansion of the osprey platform on Thatchbed Island, construction of fish ways along Falls River, removal of phragmites, and establishment of an American Chestnut germ plasm orchard, amongst more.

To read the full nomination letter that discusses Bob's numerous accomplishments please visit www.lcrlt.org/awards

Dr. J. Melvin Woody is a founding board member of the LCRLT. As the most ardent supporter of the Lower Connecticut River and Coastal Region Land Trust Exchange since its inception in 2009, and the guiding voice to our transformation and growth into the Lower Connecticut River Land Trust that works to support the conservation needs of all of the communities of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, the annual award is named in his honor.

Thank you to both Bob and Melvin for their tireless efforts in working to maintain the health and beauty of our region for years to come.

03/05/2025

Mark your calendars now! So many different groups and organizations will be joining us this year - you won’t want to miss the fun!

01/28/2025

It's that time of year again......Melvin Woody Conservation Award nominations are being accepted until February 13th. To learn more about the award and past recipients please visit www.lcrlt.org

12/12/2024

Please join us for this year's annual meeting - don't forget to let us know if you are coming. Dinner in person at 5:30 and meeting via Zoom at 6:00
(register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOCvqDgrG9XGMn6rKqm7Z6_Cf_AtE2_c)

11/05/2024

We would like to congratulate one of LCRLT's board members, David Brown, who is also the longtime Executive Director of the Middlesex Land Trust. He has been honored with a 2024 Tom ODell Distinguished Service Award from the Rockfall Foundation. This award recognizes David’s outstanding contributions to land conservation, environmental education, and promoting public access to natural spaces, and is a fitting recognition of his tireless dedication to land conservation in our region. We are so lucky to have David on our board - thanks for your service!

https://rockfallfoundation.org/2024-champions/