December 18, 2025 (Kent, CT) – Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) is pleased to announce that it is applying for renewal of its land trust accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. First accredited in 2015, this application represents NCLC’s second renewal and reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to meeting the highest national standards for land conservation, governance, and stewardship. A public comment period is now open.

During the accreditation process, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. Catherine Rawson, Executive Director, emphasized: “For NCLC, accreditation reflects our commitment to transparent leadership, rigorous governance, and the adoption of best practices to ensure we can fulfill our commitment of conservation in perpetuity.”

The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how NCLC complies with national quality standards. To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org or email your comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Comments on NCLC’s application will be most useful by March 22, 2026.