The Northern Connecticut River Valley Conservation Project, funded through The Conservation Fund is a regional collaborative commitment to the conservation of agricultural lands in the northern Connecticut River valley, protecting and restoring water quality, protecting the greater riparian corridor, and enhancing habitats for migratory birds and other fish and wildlife, and conserving the unique cultural and historic values and sites that are present in the valley. Current activities include field-based research, networking with land trusts, government agencies and landowners, fund raising, public outreach by way of individual landowner contacts and creation of media packets. The project was introduced to the public in June 2001. The project is funded through state, federal and foundation grants.
The intern, Holcomb Johnston, was instrumental in generating descriptive statistics for the Project including vegetative cover, forest type, soil characteristics, wetlands, existing and potential development patterns and ownership patterns. The intern also laid the groundwork for conservation planning by producing a series of presentation maps for use in public presentations and planning meetings. It's important to note that following the internship, Holcomb stayed on as an employee of The Conservation Fund to continue the work she started as an intern.
Clicking on any of the thumbnails will bring up a larger image, though please note that many of these maps as printed are as large as 3' x 4' and so the quality here is much lower.
Conservation Initiative
Conservation Land Designations
Animal Activity
