Updates

On Monday May 18, Governor Baker announced a plan for phased reopening of the Massachusetts economy, with phases to be based on health and safety metrics. This plan includes detailed guidance related to outdoor recreation during the first phase of reopening, which can be found here. This guidance was developed…

You're welcome to send us website links, documents, images of trail signs, etc. that you find particularly helpful or compelling in dealing with these times, so we can add them to this list in order to help us tackle this situation, together. Getting Outside During COVID-19. Infectious Disease & Pandemic Policy…

MLTC is working closely with advocacy partners to monitor appropriate opportunities to advance our policy priorities as state and federal policymakers grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay tuned for more information...

Getting out on the trails can be a great way to clear your mind, reduce stress, and enjoy the unfolding spring. Mindful of Massachusetts' stay-at-home order and with a focus on our collective health and well-being, MLTC encourages you to stay local and proceed with care and caution when you…

The deadline to submit a request for a refund has passed. Please contact the Mass Land Trust Coalition at admin@massland.org if you have any questions. While we will certainly miss the opportunity to gather in person, we are pleased to announce that the planned keynote address by Jad…

Increasing pressures on un-protected lands in the Commonwealth are leading to pressing issues facing land trusts and their conservation partners. That's where Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition comes in. We advocate at the state and local level to tackle these concerns; educate the land trust community through online resources, workshops, networking…

Massachusetts Senators are meeting with leadership to discuss their budget priorities, so now is the time to ask your state Senator to 1) make CLTC a budget priority when they meet with Senate Ways and Means; and, 2) support CLTC either as a standalone bill or as a budget amendment…

Dear Land Conservation Community, On Tuesday March 10, Governor Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and urged organizations to cancel large gatherings. He also advised all state employees not to attend outside meetings and conferences. We are taking this guidance seriously and…

For FY21, the Green Budget Coalition (led by ELM, TNC, The Trustees, Mass Audubon, MassRivers, AMC and MOSES) is advocating for increased funding for four programs: Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) state parks and recreation, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administration, the Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Division…

For fiscal year 2021, the Green Budget Coalition (led by ELM, MassRivers, AMC, TNC, Mass Audubon, MOSES and The Trustees) is advocating for increased funding for four line items: Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) state parks and recreation, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administration, the Division of Ecological Restoration…