Town Expansion
First conserved acres (159.42) in Bozrah and Montville, expanding Avalonia to two more mission towns (now totaling 10)
Atkinson-Dirlam Acquisitions – Groton Utilities Partnership
The Groton City Council voted to approve the contribution of $159,945 from Groton Utilties to Avalonia. This contribution to Avalonia for the purchase of the Atkinson parcel marks the beginning of a long-term partnership with Avalonia for the common purpose…
Largest Fee Acquisition to Date
Acquisition of the 409-acre Tri-Town Ridgeline Forest straddling the towns of Griswold, North Stonington, and Preston. Avalonia's largest fee acquisition in 50 years, bringing total preserved acreage to exactly 4000. see press release photo by Kelly Allen
50th Anniversary Celebration!
Avalonia turned 50 and celebrated in the Mystic Aquarium's Grand Hall. see event recap and photos
Accreditation Achieved
The Land Trust Alliance awarded accreditation to Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. on February 16, 2017
Endowment Fund
Establishment of an endowment fund ($50,000 initial deposit) with the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to safely grow funds while providing a reliable income stream to support Avalonia's preserves and preservation work in perpetuity.
Conservation Defense Liability
Commitment to participate in the Land Trust Alliance Conservation Defense Liability Insurance Program to safeguard against conservation defense costs that can run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
