The purpose of the grant is for the connecticut department of energy environmental protection (deep) to acquire land either in fee or through conservation easements to permanently protect water,…

The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) of Connecticut received a $2,925,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 under the Highlands Conservation Act (CFDA 15.667) program. The purpose of the grant is for DEEP to acquire land or conservation easements to permanently protect water, wildlife, forest, agriculture, recreational, and cultural resources in the Connecticut Highlands region. Key activities include identifying high conservation value properties, negotiating with landowners, performing due diligence, and closing on acquisitions. Expected outcomes are the permanent protection of land from development and sustaining healthy, diverse environments. The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2027.

The purpose of the grant is for the connecticut department of energy environmental protection (deep) to acquire land either in fee or through conservation easements to permanently protect water, wildlife, forest, agriculture, recreational and cultural resources. The deep works closely with local municipalities and land trusts to identify and protect the highest conservation values within the area. Activities to be performed include identifying properties of high conservation value, negotiating with landowners, performing due diligence, and closing on properties. Expected outcomes include permanent protection of land from development and sustaining healthy and diverse environments. The intended beneficiaries are the general public who use and appreciate these natural resources.