Northeast

About the Northeast Region

The seven Northeast states of New England and New York are the birthplace of land conservation in this country.  Home to 35% of the country’s nearly 1,700 land trusts, the Northeast represents great tradition and accomplishment among land trusts of all shapes and sizes in the region.  As of 2005, national, state, and local conservation groups saved 8.5 million acres in the Northeast, over 12% of the region’s total land area.  Learn more about the Northeast

What's New...

2010-11 New York State Conservation Partnership Program Funding

The Land Trust Alliance hopes to launch an eighth round of grant funding for New York's land trusts this fall. Please check back often for up to date news and announcements about this exciting opportunity. Once launched, materials will be available on our main New York State Conservation Partnership Program website, which can be reached by clicking here.

In the meantime, we encourage you to review the 2009 applications and begin thinking about project ideas. Northeast staff are also available to discuss potential grant projects.

Conference on Water Resources and the Regional Economy (December 13, 2010--SUNY New Paltz)

Sponsored by: The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
Hudson River Estuary Program

In partnership with: SUNY New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach; The Hudson River Watershed Alliance;
Regional economic development and water management agencies
and others

Confirmed Speakers: Congressman Maurice Hinchey, EPA Region 2 Administrator Judith Enck, NYSDEC Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources James Tierney

• Click here for more information on this upcoming event.

Kennebec Land Trust Releases Book

Every place has a story. The Kennebec Land Trust in Maine dug deep to tell the history of its preserved lands. Read Between Person and Place: Conservation Histories from the Kennebec Land Trust to celebrate the conservation culture of the Kennebec River and Lakes region that connects its people to the land. The book will be released August 22nd. Learn more or order your copy today.

New Online Tool

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has launched a new online tool to help everyone discover Maine's great state parks, public lands and historic sites!  This new feature allows you to search by activity, facility or region; or try the "single-tank trips" feature and go on a gas-saving adventure by finding a destination in your neck of the woods.  Downloadable maps and brochures are available for select locations.  Check it out.

How We Help

The Land Trust Alliance works with land trusts and local communities throughout the Northeast to provide a host of tools, training, support and inspiration to ensure their success in protecting the air we breathe, water we drink and food we eat.

Funding for Land Trusts

• Connecticut Land Trust Challenge Fund--in partnership with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC), the Fund provides resources for eligible Connecticut land trusts to secure consultant-led services that support implementation of Land Trust Standards & Practices.
• Connecticut Land Trust Excellence Program--in partnership with the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC), the Excellence Program focuses on supporting and advancing the operation quality and sustainability of land trusts in Connecticut as measured by comprehensive implementation of Land Trust Standards and Practices.
• Maine Land Trust Excellence Program--in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, the Excellence Program provides funding for 20 qualified land trusts in Maine to support implementation of Land Trust Standards & Practices and preparation for land trust accreditation.
• New York State Conservation Partnership Program--provides grants to help qualified New York land trust's prepare for land trust accreditation and pursue projects that that will build professional capacity, strengthen community partnerships, accelerate the pace of land conservation, and enable implementation of best business practices (Land Trust Standards & Practices).

State Level Policy and Advocacy

• New York Policy Program--information on the New York State Conservation Easement Tax Credit and other initiatives impacting land conservation in New York State.

Training and Technical Assistance

• New York State Service Center--information on the Land Trust Alliance Northeast Office's New York Advisory Board.
• Northeast Training and Conferences--information on the Land Trust Alliance's annual Northeast Conference, New England state conferences and other regional training opportunities.