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 >>
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.
NEW--View a list of upcoming lobbying events including Land Trust Lobby Day, March 8, 2010 hosted by the Land Trust Alliance. Go to Upcoming Events.
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.
Our Partners
The Land Trust Alliance works in collaboration with service centers throughout the region to advance our common goals. A full list of service centers in the Northeast can be found here.
Regional Conservation Success
Photo courtesy of Mass Audubon
New Wildlife Sanctuary at Religious Shrine
117 acres of forest, wetlands and field in Massachusetts are a new wildlife sanctuary thanks to the generosity of community and a strong collaboration among local officials and conservation leaders. Read more >>
Read more success stories from the Northeast region >>
We'd Love to Hear From You
Main Office
112 Spring St., Suite 205
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 587-0774
Fax: (518) 587-9586
Email: northeast@lta.org
Litchfield Office
P.O. Box 1797
7 West St, Suite 33
Litchfield, CT 06759
Phone: (860) 361-9310
Fax: (860) 361-9341
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