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Madison Receiving Open Space Grant Money From State
Located in western Madison, just north of the high school, this parcel is entirely within the Neck River watershed corridor.
MADISON, CT - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $4.8 million in state grants are being awarded to support the purchase of 1,139 acres of land for 15 projects in 14 Connecticut municipalities that the state will designate to be preserved as open space.
One of those grants is going to Madison.
Town: Madison
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Project Title: Lowry Woods
Sponsor: Madison Land Conservation Trust
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Grant: $462,500
Acreage: 73 acres
Description: Located in western Madison, just north of the high school, this parcel is entirely within the Neck River watershed corridor. This undeveloped wooded parcel, abutting Cockaponset State Forest, will provide protection to several water-based wildlife habitats, ensure high water quality, and contribute to a recognized greenway. By adding to existing preserved parcels (State Forest and other Madison Land Conservation Trust lands), the public will have access to and existing trail system with opportunities for expansion.
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