Essex Land Trust
Overview
Our Mission
The ELT exists to acquire open space in the Town of Essex and to preserve it for the use and enjoyment of Essex residents and visitors. The Trust protects wildlife habitat, scenic views, wetlands, river frontage, forest and other valuable land by holding properties in a natural state for the benefit of our community, now and forever.
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
Connecticut | Middlesex |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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Connecticut | 593 | 591 | 2 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.