Recent News and Upcoming Events
Congratulations to everyone whose hard work to obtain status for the Eightmile River as a Wild and Scenic river has culminated in the bill being passed by both the House and the Senate, with President Bush signing the legislation on May 8. Click here for the New London Day article from May 9.
Salmon River Compact Ceremony May 14
On Wednesday, May 14 at 10 am, leaders from the 10 watershed towns will pledge to conserve Salmon River resources; all are invited. Ceremony to be held at the Salmon River State Forest picnic area (Rt 16 on the East Hampton/Colchester line). Click here for the flyer. Click here for directions.
Other Events
The Events Calendar has been updated for Spring events and a section added to link to events planned by other conservation and outdoor/recreation groups. Board of Director meetings are generally held every third Tuesday; contact the President if you would like more information.
Send Us Your Best Preserve Photo
For each of our Preserves, we plan to feature photos taken by our members. While enjoying your hike or helping our stewards maintain the properties, take some time to capture the essence of your experience and email the Web Administrator your best photo. Please include a brief description (what preserve, what vista or view, etc.), the date or month taken, and whether you want your name credited to the photo. This photo, looking out onto the CT River, was taken 3/11 at Connecticut Audubon Society's Harlo Haagenson Preserve on Creek Row.
East Haddam Land Trust, Inc. Mission
East Haddam Land Trust was incorporated in Connecticut in 1979 as a local, private, all-volunteer, non-profit, tax-exempt land conservation organization. Its purpose is to preserve and hold in trust, for the people, the natural resources of the town of East Haddam. This includes woodlands, fields, lakes, rivers, open spaces, and the plant and animal life thereon. The Trust currently holds over 225 acres of land on its preserves, many of which have marked hiking trails open to the public.
Our goal is to acquire natural areas and conservation easements through donations and purchases, so the town of East Haddam can preserve its natural resources. In addition, the Land Trust seeks to foster understanding and enjoyment of natural areas by sponsoring hikes, canoe trips, wildlife programs, and other activities in our preserves and other natural areas. Although many of the natural areas tend to be land, the Trust also focuses on protecting other resources, such as Eightmile River, Roaring Brook, Moodus River, Chapman Pond, Salmon River, Salmon Cove, and Succor Brook.
