Environment




Protecting Our Ecosystem
One of the joys of living in Fairfield County is its beauty, yet our region's 900,000 residents disturb the fragile ecosystems of woodlands, watersheds and estuaries, and encroach on open space.

Long Island Sound, a crucial part of Connecticut's ecosystem, needs protection from pollutants in storm water runoff. Environmentally sensitive open space needs preserving. And nonprofits that promote environmental protection require support for community education, advocacy and staffing.

What's Being Done

The Foundation and our donors support numerous nonprofit programs that improve the overall environmental health of Long Island Sound and its watershed, protect environmentally sensitive open space and wildlife habitats in Fairfield County, and educate the next generation of environmental stewards. 

View the Fairfield County Community Foundation's fiscal 2007 grants that supported the environment.

How You Can Help


Its easy, just click the "Donate Now" button. You can make a tax deductible, online contribution to funds that support the environment, other Foundation initiatives and regional grantmaking.



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To make a contribution by mail or fax, or for more information, contact Sharon Reiss, Director of Development, at 203.834.9393. For a sampling of Foundation funds supporting the environment, please scroll down.

Funds Supporting the Environment
Fairfield County Community Foundation
Fund for the Environment

The Fairfield County Community Foundation Fund for the Environment promotes the conservation and improvement of Fairfield County's natural environment through grants to nonprofit organizations, citizen education and advocacy.


Existing Funds that Welcome Contributions

Discretionary Funds at the Foundation

Field of Interest Funds at the Foundation

Organization Endowment Funds at the Foundation

Scholarship Funds at the Foundation

Giving Gazette

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In Their Own Words

The Foundation has detailed knowledge about the most pressing needs in the area.


Mark and Betsy Gabrielson
Fundholders

See How You're Making a Difference

Grantee Snapshot