The Aspetuck Land Trust is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that seeks to preserve open spaces in the towns of Westport, Fairfield, Weston and Easton in Fairfield County, Connecticut. In 2011 it was reported that the trust covered an area of 1,700 acres over 43 sites which include public trails.[1]

History

In 2011 Joan duPont donated 34 acres owned since 1982.[2]

In 2011 the trust acquired the Trout Brook Valley lands in Easton.[3] Paul Newman is recognized as responsible for lobbying the Connecticut governor for assisting with the funds for the purchase.[4] Part of this land is a state park known as Trout Brook Valley State Park Reserve.

Reception

In 2010 it was reported that the trust had preserved hiking trails arounds the Saugatuck river.[5]

Protected areas

Lee's Canal Wetlands Habitat, Westport

Newman Poses Nature Preserve, Westport

Taylortown Salt Marsh, Westport

Trout Brook Valley Preserve, Easton

  • Trout Brook Valley Preserve and Connecticut State Reserve, Ordway (Red-Blazed) Trail Southern Trailhead (north of Bradley Hill Road entrance)
    Trout Brook Valley Preserve and Connecticut State Reserve, Ordway (Red-Blazed) Trail Southern Trailhead (north of Bradley Hill Road entrance)
  • Rustic Carved Wood Statue in Trout Brook Valley Preserve north of Elm Drive parking lot alongside the Blue Trail
    Rustic Carved Wood Statue in Trout Brook Valley Preserve north of Elm Drive parking lot alongside the Blue Trail

See also

References

  1. ^ Hennessy, Christina (October 20, 2011). "Sightseeing: Newman Poses Nature Preserve may have marquee name, but nature is the star". The Stamford Advocate, Conn. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  2. ^ Clarke, Julian (June 9, 2012). "Aspetuck Land Trust opens new nature preserve". The Hour, CT. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Ron Merly (December 15, 2011). Flyfisher's Guide to Connecticut. Wilderness Adventures Press. pp. 23–. ISBN 978-1-932098-89-1. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Christopher Brooks; Catherine Brooks (April 22, 2011). 60 Hiles Within 60 Miles: New York City. ReadHowYouWant.com. pp. 620–621. ISBN 978-1-4596-1793-3. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  5. ^ Doe Boyle (2006). Guide to the Connecticut Shore. Globe Pequot. pp. 53–. ISBN 978-0-7627-3483-2. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspetuck_Land_Trust
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