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WE DID IT!!!!!!!!
On
May 10, with osprey floating majestically overhead, the
Town of Madison and the Trust for Public Land purchased
the former Griswold Airport property, saving it from
development and preserving the land forever.
This wonderful victory was the culmination of a
decade-long struggle to save the property and its
extraordinary natural resources. Thousands of
individuals donated their time, money, and expertise to
win this battle, and we thank them all.
In
the final years, the Trust for Public Land and Audubon
Connecticut donated thousands of hours of their
professional staff's time to negotiate this complicated
real estate transaction, educate Madison citizens before
the January referendum, apply for grants, work with
state and federal agencies, and raise $1.35 million in
private donations. In the final weeks, they
obtained $350,000 of "bridge loans" to allow the
closing to proceed as planned, knowing that they'd have
to continue their fundraising efforts after the closing,
to repay these loans.
It's time to thank the Trust for Public Land and
Audubon Connecticut for their extraordinary
contributions.
The Trust for Public Land and Audubon Connecticut
still have to raise $550,000 to recover their campaign
costs and repay the bridge loans. Please show your
appreciation for their expertise, dedication, hard work,
and financial support, which allowed this dream to
become a reality.
To
donate online, click
here.
To donate by mail, click
here.
For a detailed summary of
the project, the natural resources of the site, and
what was at stake, click
here.
PLEASE MAKE A GENEROUS GIFT TODAY!
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