Tag: land_conservation

Connecticut Awards $11.8 Million in Grants for Open Space and Community Gardens

23 Jun 2026 11:41 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Lamont announced $11.8 million in state grants to preserve 1,243 acres of open space and improve 15 urban green and community garden spaces. These grants, facilitated by recent statutory changes, enhance accessibility and equity in land conservation efforts across…

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