Environment Nonprofits in Connecticut

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE NORTHERN CT REGION INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL LAND AND OTHER ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT OPEN SPACE.

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THE NEWTOWN FOREST ASSOCIATION IS THE OLDEST PRIVATE LAND TRUST ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTICUT. IT HAS BEEN DEDICATED FOR OVER NINETY YEARS TO SECURING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF NEWTOWN AND THEIR POSTERITY THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM OPEN SPACE LANDS. LANDS WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND, WILDLIFE AND NATURE PRESERVES AND WATERSHEDS.

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THE FARMINGTON LAND TRUST INC PROTECTS OPEN SPACE IN THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON CT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE, STEWARDSHIP OF ACQUIRED LAND, EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN SPACE.

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GOSA'S PURPOSE IS TO: PROTECT AND PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND WATER RESOURCES IN SOUTHEASTERN CT, PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR PASSIVE RECREATION, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.

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THE MIDDLESEX LAND TRUST'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE IN NORTHERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY BY IDENTIFYING, PROTECTING, AND MAINTAINING SIGNIFICANT NATURAL FEATURES SUCH AS WETLANDS, SCENIC AREAS, CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITATS, PRIME FARMLAND AND UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS. THE LAND TRUSTS ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF PROPERTY AS WELL AS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THESE LANDS REMAIN IN OPEN SPACE FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL INSPIRES AND EDUCATES PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION EVERY DAY THAT IMPROVES AND BEAUTIFIES THEIR COMMUNITY'S ENVIRONMENT.

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PRESERVE THE RURAL CHARACTER AMD NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE WINCHESTER CT AREA AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE BENFITS OF LAND CONSERVATION AND BALANCED GROWTH

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LAND TRUST - TO PRESERVE, STEWARD, AND PROTECT OPEN SPACE IN NEW HARTFORD, CT IN PERPETUITY.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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THE MISSION OF THE HLB IS TO IDENTIFY, ACQUIRE, AND REDEVELOP - DIRECTLY OR THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT, AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS, VACANT, ABANDONED, TAX-DELINQUENT AND/OR DISTRESSED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD, WHERE SUCH REDEVELOPMENT WILL: IMPROVE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF HARTFORD NEIGHBORHOODS, ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF IMPACTED PROPERTIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. HLB COORDINATES ITS ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY, REGIONAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERS THAT PURSUE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS COMPLEMENTARY TO THAT OF HLB. THE CITY OF HARTFORD IS A KEY PARTNER AND THE HLB ED WILL BE THE PRIMARY LIAISON TO THE CITY OF HARTFORD.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE IN NORFOLK, CT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO SERVE AS A VEHICLE FOR MANAGING AND MAINTAINING LAND THAT HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS: PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, INCLUDING WATER RESOURCES, MARSHLAND, SWAMP, WOODLAND, OPEN SPACES AND PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE THEREIN. PRESERVATION OF UNIQUE HISTORIC AND SCENIC SITES. PROMOTE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING PLANTS, ANIMALS, BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE. ACQUIRE BY GIFT, PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT FOR CONSERVATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

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TO ENGAGE IN AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE CITY OF SHELTON, INCLUDING WATER RESOURCES, MARSHLAND, SWAMP, WOODLAND AND OPEN SPACES, AND THE PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE THEREIN AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE UNIQUE HISTORIC AND SCENIC SITES. IN ADDITION, TO ENGAGE IN AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING PLANTS, ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND OTHER WILDLIFE.

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THE MCLEAN GAME REFUGE IS A NATURE PRESERVE OF OVER 4,400 ACRES (SEE SCH O) IN THE TOWNS OF GRANBY, SIMSBURY, AND CANTON, CONNECTICUT. THIS PRESERVE MANAGES ONE OF THE PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE WILL OF SENATOR GEORGE P. MCLEAN. THE REFUGE IS OPEN YEAR ROUND TO THE PUBLIC FOR NATURE STUDY AND RECREATION WITHOUT CHARGE. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AS A NATIONAL NATURE AREA. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES AN EMPHASIS ON CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.

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PRESERVATION AND ACQUISTION OF OPEN SPACE LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN DEEP RIVER FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMNET OF DEEP RIVER RESDIENTS AND VISITORS.

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TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AND PRESERVE LOCAL FARMLAND, FIELDS, FORESTS, AND WETLANDS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT, TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, SCENIC, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES OF THESE PROPERTIES AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THEM, PROVIDE ACCESS FOR THEIR ENJOYMENT WHERE FEASIBLE

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TO PRESERVE THE TOWN OF SUFFIELD'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNDERDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED IN SUFFIELD AND WEST SUFFIELD AND TO ACT AS A STEWARD TO HELP MAINTAIN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE TOWNS FARMLANDS AND WOODLANDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.