The CLWC’s mission consists of three overarching goals:
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To protect and permanently conserve Crane Ledge Woods from development.
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To care for Crane Ledge Woods as public green space, which includes repairing the ecological damage failed development projects caused in the past.
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To catalyze further equity-oriented grassroots efforts, such as communal permaculture gardening and nature-based educational programs, that responsibly and sustainably connect our communities to Crane Ledge Woods and nurture an ethic of ecological care.
To fulfill our mission, the CLWC is building a public-private partnership enabling the city to purchase the land as green infrastructure for inland climate mitigation and placing it under the Conservation Commission’s protection. The combined funding, advocacy and expertise of diverse public and private partners will also instill confidence in the current property owner and make a mutually beneficial willing seller agreement possible. As part of our shared commitments to social and ecological equity, the CLWC seeks just outcomes for all stakeholders, while prioritizing those most marginalized and at risk.