Aspetuck Land Trust Explained

Aspetuck Land Trust
Founder:Barlow Cutler Wotton
Location:Aspetuck Land Trust, PO Box 444, Westport, CT 06881
Key People:Paul Newman
Website:AspetuckLandTrust.org

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

Trout Brook Valley Preserve, Easton

See also

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Notes and References

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