Colonial-Era Farm Preseved
10/01/13: Coogan Farm, which dates back to 1641 and is one of the oldest farms in New England, will be protected and turned into a nature center, The Trust for Public Land and Denison.....read more »
Connecticut
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In Connecticut, historic farms and scenic forests are giving way to large-lot residential development and the strip malls built to serve them. With land consumption outpacing population growth by more than 100 percent, The Trust for Public Land is working hard to preserve the state’s rural character. On the coast and along Connecticut’s scenic rivers, TPL joins conservation partners to protect shoreline property that safeguards water quality and provides public access for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Top Stories
more »The Trust for Public Land Announces Conservation Opportunity for The Preserve
07/31/13: The Trust for Public Land announced today that it has reached an agreement with River Sound Development, LLC, to purchase 1,000 acres known as The Preserve—the last large.....read more »
Campaign to Save Coogan Farm Reaches Milestone
03/13/13: With the recent award of a $500,000 state grant, the Campaign for Coogan Farm has now raised over $2.6 million towards its $3.5 million goal to conserve the 34-acre parcel as a natural.....read more »
In the News
more »- Deal struck to preserve 1,000-acre wood , 07/31/13, The Day
- The Preserve May Be Saved Yet, 07/31/13, The Courant
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