Farmington River Watershed Association

Norfolk Land Trust protects 4,700 acres of open space and 20 miles of trails, including pristine waterways, wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, providing habitat and protection for plants and animals. Their goal is to encourage the preservation of natural heritage and resources in Norfolk, while providing opportunities for public recreation and education, and to foster support for the preservation of open space. To learn more, visit https://www.norfolklandtrust.org/ or contact norfolklandtrustct@gmail.com

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Colebrook Land Conservancy

With 30 properties and 1453 acres of protected land, the Colebrook Land Conservancy strives to reserve and conserve the special and unique characteristics of Colebrook—rural, historic, and scenic—using accepted land conservation techniques and education in cooperation with the Town, the community, and other groups. To learn more, visit https://colebrooklandconservancy.org/ or contact info@colebrooklandconservancy.org

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Winchester Land Trust

The Winchester Land Trust protects 673 acres of land, and is dedicated to forever preserving the beautiful woodlands, meadows, marshes, and farmlands, which give Winchester its picturesque and rural character. To learn more, visit https://www.winchesterlandtrust.org/ or contact winchesterlandtrust@yahoo.com

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Heritage Land Preservation Trust

Based out of Torrington, The Heritage Land Preservation Trust protects over 600 acres of farmland, forest, and ecologically valuable wetlands in Torrington, Winchester, and New Hartford. They are dedicated to preserving natural resources, educating the public on land conservation issues, and protecting wildlife habitat for the benefit of present and future generations. To learn more, visit https://hlptrust.org/ or contact info@hlptrust.org

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Northwoods Land Conservancy

Northwoods Land Conservancy serves the towns of Hartland and Barkhamsted—maintaining the rural character of the area for present and future generations by protecting its diverse natural resources through the conservation and stewardship of significant lands. Northwoods engages in, and promotes, scientific studies and education regarding natural resources. All properties held or controlled by the North Woods Land Conservancy and the net earnings thereof are used for the benefit of the general public for charitable, educational, recreational, conservation, scientific and historical purposes. To learn more, visit https://www.northwoodslc.org/ or contact northwoodslandconservancy@gmail.com

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New Hartford Land Trust

The New Hartford Land Trust protects 720 acres of land and is dedicated to promoting the permanent preservation and protection of significant farmland, forest, open space, natural resources and wildlife, as well as unique scenic, natural and historic sites in New Hartford, Connecticut. To learn more, visit https://newhartfordlandtrust.org/ or contact newhartfordlandtrust@yahoo.com

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Harwinton Land Trust

With over 260 acres of protected land, the Harwinton Land Trust has a mission to acquire, preserve, and conserve significant open spaces in Harwinton for the benefit of both the environment and the public. To learn more, visit https://harwintonlandtrust.org/ or contact info@harwintonlandtrust.org

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Burlington Land Trust

The Burlington Land Trust protects over 400 acres of open land with a mission to acquire, preserve, and protect land of scenic, natural, ecological, or historic value in perpetuity for the benefit of present and future generations. To learn more, visit https://www.burlingtonlandtrust.org/ or contact burlingtonlandtrust@gmail.com

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Farmington Land Trust

With over 300 acres of protected land on 70 properties, the Farmington Land Trust is dedicated to protecting open space and preserving wildlife habitat in perpetuity for the benefit of current and future generations through acquisition, stewardship, education, and advocacy. To learn more, visit https://www.farmingtonlandtrust.org/ or contact office@farmingtonlandtrust.org

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Avon Land Trust

The Avon Land Trust aims to protect and preserve undeveloped land, while enhancing the town’s environmental, historic, and scenic values. Through land acquisition, Avon's woodlands, fields, lakes, rivers, and open spaces are protected, providing support to the plant and animal life living therein and allowing land to thrive in its natural state for generations to come. To learn more, visit https://avonlandtrust.org/ or contact trustavonland@gmail.com

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Simsbury Land Trust

The Simsbury Land Trust protects over 1100 acres of land on 35 parcels, and is driven by the preservation of scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character, while providing healthy habitats for local wildlife and plants. To learn more, visit https://simsburylandtrust.org/slt/ or contact director@simsburylandtrust.org

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Granby Land Trust

Through strategic land acquisition and responsible land stewardship, the Granby Land Trust protects 3,471 acres of land, helping to preserve Granby's natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic and historic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land. To learn more, visit https://granbylandtrust.org/glt/ or contact info@GranbyLandTrust.org

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Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy

Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy is a regional land conservancy comprising Bloomfield, East Granby, West Hartford and Windsor. Their mission is to protect open space and promote public appreciation of the natural environment across the region, protecting lands from the ridgeline to the rivers. Currently, TRLC protects 45 properties covering 642 acres – including hiking trails, farms and nature preserves. To learn more, visit trlandconservancy.org or contact admin@trlandconservancy.org

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Massachusetts Land Trusts in the Farmington River Watershed

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Becket Land Trust

Becket Land Trust owns and operates the Historic Quarry and Forest. It was founded by a group of citizens concerned about protecting the Town of Becket’s rural character, natural resources, and ecologically sensitive areas. To learn more, visit Becket Land Trust or contact landtrust@BecketLandTrust.org

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New Marlborough Land Trust

The New Marlborough Land Trust encourages and promotes the preservation of natural resources in the Town of New Marlborough, MA to protect the Town’s unique rural character. With over 885 acres of protected land, NMLT works in cooperation with the citizens and governing bodies of New Marlborough to benefit the environment, the local economy, encourage community education, and preserve land for future generations. To learn more, visit https://www.nmlandtrust.org/ or contact nmlandtrust@gmail.com

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Franklin Land Trust

The Franklin Land Trust works to conserve land in western Massachusetts, including land in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire Counties. FLT works to conserve farms, forests, wildlands, and other natural resources significant to the quality of the environment, economy and rural character of the region, while promoting public education, stewardship practices, and sustainability. To learn more, visit https://www.franklinlandtrust.org/

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Monterey Preservation Land Trust

The Mission of the Monterey Preservation Land Trust is to preserve and protect natural resources and open spaces, principally in the Town of Monterey, with particular focus on maintaining the Town’s remaining farmland in agricultural production, protecting waterways, ponds and lakes, and forestland for multiple recreational activities. To learn more, visit https://montereylandtrust.org/

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Southwick Land Trust

Southwick Land Trust is dedicated to providing open space for public recreational access, protecting against the effects of climate change, protecting public drinking water supply, preserving plant and animal habitat, supporting the food supply produced by their local agriculture, and protecting scenic and historic features that are valued by the Southwick community. To learn more, visit https://www.southwicklandtrust.org/ or contact info@southwicklandtrust.org

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Otis Preservation Trust

The Otis Preservation Trust focuses on the preservation and protection of several architecturally significant, municipally owned properties in Otis, MA, including churches, school houses, trails, and the historical district of the Town. To learn more, visit https://otispreservationtrust.com/ or contact contact@optin.today

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Berkshire Natural Resources Council

The Berkshire Natural Resources Council protects over 26,000 acres of land, including land in Tyringham, MA. BNRC cares for the land and connects people with nature and ensures that the forests, clean rivers, and productive farms of the Berkshires stay healthy for all who depend on them. To learn more, visit https://www.bnrc.org/

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Sportsmen’s National Land Trust

The Sportsmen’s National Land Trust serves multiple towns in Massachusetts, including Granville MA, and is dedicated to preserving open space and wildlife habitat, providing sportsmen and families access to woodlands areas, promoting a conservation ethic and wise use of natural resources, and improving wildlife habitat through cooperation with other conservation organizations. To learn more, visit https://snltmassachusetts.org/ or contact contact@snltmassachusetts.org

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