Picone Farm. Photograph by Jerry Monkman of EcoPhotography, courtesy of Wildlands Trust.

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Excellence in Conservation Award

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Deadline: December 10, 2024
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The Excellence in Conservation Award recognizes a specific project completed within the past two years which demonstrates excellence in any aspect of land conservation work, advances the cause of land conservation in a creative and substantive way, and/or serves as an inspiration for other conservation organizations in Massachusetts. Organizations may nominate themselves or others.

The 2025 inaugural award will be presented during the plenary of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on Friday, March 21, 2025.

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Dec13

Fri, Dec 13 2024, 10am - 12:15pm

December 2024 Conservation Partner Meeting

Zoom

Land trust staff and board members as well as conservation partners are welcome to this quarterly meeting, featuring relevant news from state agencies, a timely update on state and federal policy matters, announcements, and a featured topic. Formerly known as "Steering Committee Meetings", these meetings are convened by MLTC's Partner...

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Dec16

Mon, Dec 16 2024, 2 - 3pm

Discussion on Draft PLPA (Open Space Act) Regulations

via Zoom

EEA has posted draft regulations to govern implementation of An Act Preserving Open Space in the Commonwealth (often referred to as the Public Lands Protection Act, or PLPA). To help those considering submitting comments, MLTC is hosting a discussion about the draft regs on Monday, December 16 at 2:00 pm.

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Dec17

Tue, Dec 17 2024, 1 - 2pm

Public Hearing to Comment on PLPA

Hybrid Zoom and MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will hold a public hearing on proposed new regulations authorized by chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022, An Act to Preserve Open Space in the Commonwealth.

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Jan16

Thu, Jan 16 2025, 1 - 2:30pm

Leadership Training Program for Land Trust Executive Directors

Online. Eight-part course starting January 16. Applications are now closed.

The Land Trust Alliance, in partnership with MLTC, will host an 8-part virtual leadership and management training program for executive directors. This cohort-based experience will give staff leadership an opportunity to build their skills and bolster organizational effectiveness. In addition to the highly interactive sessions, the program also includes work on an organization-specific improvement project and the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions.

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Updates

November 25, 2024

Comments on PLPA Regulations due December 23

EEA has posted draft regulations to govern implementation of An Act Preserving Open Space in the Commonwealth (often referred to as the Public Lands Protection Act, or PLPA). There is a short comment period, with comments due by 5:00 pm Monday, December 23. Comments will also be accepted at a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 17. Click the title of this summary to register for the hearing and see the draft regs and additional information.

To help those considering submitting comments, MLTC is hosting a discussion about the draft regs on Monday, December 16 at 2:00 pm. Click the title of this summary to get the registration link.
September 24, 2024

Excellence in Conservation Award Open for Nominations

The Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition has launched the Excellence in Conservation Award, to be presented to a land trust or collaboration of conservation partners in recognition of a specific project completed within the past two years which demonstrates excellence in any aspect of land conservation work, advances the cause of land conservation in a creative and substantive way, and/or serves as an inspiration for other conservation organizations in Massachusetts. Nomination deadline is Saturday, November 30, 2024. The Award will be presented by MLTC's Conservation Advisory Council on Friday, March 21, 2025 during the plenary session of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference.