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We are able to bring the expertise of our staff to help craft legislation and programs that will be science-based and fair, and produce real results on the ground.
For nearly 20 years, The Nature Conservancy has been one of the leaders in advocating for public funds for open space preservation. On May 8th, a six-year effort by TNC and our partners culminated in final approval of legislation designating the Eightmile River in East Haddam, Salem, a Lyme a federal Wild and Scenic River.
In Connecticut alone we have helped to ensure that more than $250 million in state funds were dedicated to preserving lands as state forests and parks or open space purchase by communities and
other organizations
In Connecticut, we have also introduced or supported legislation involving forest management, conservation tax incentives, invasive plant control, wildlife management, conservation real estate law, stream flow management and climate change.
For a recap of how TNC's priorities fared in the 2008 General Assembly, please click: Connecticut Chapter Recap of the 2008 General Assembly Session.
For information on the initiatives our Connecticut Chapter is pursuing in the 111th Congress, please click: Connecticut Chapter Federal Priorities in 2008.
Use the Connecticut General Assembly's web site http://www.cga.ct.gov/ to:
To receive our legislative alerts and updates by e-mail during the legislative session, so you’ll know when to contact your elected officials concerning certain conservation bills and proposed laws, please send us your e-mail to dsutherland@tnc.org.
Photo Credit: Young siblings play in the Eightmile River in Pleasant Valley Preserve in Lyme, Connecticut. © Jerry Monkman.