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Senator Doug McCrory, D-Hartford, welcomed more than $100,000 in support this week to fund environmental assessments at the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve in Hartford.
The sanctuary is a 1.2-acre property located at 75 Sterling Street and is part of a collaborative effort by Kamora’s Cultural Corner and the Hartford community to transform the property into a permanent greenspace that will serve the Upper Albany Avenue Promise Zone.
“This grant is a boost for the incredible work already being done by Kamora’s Cultural Corner and the North End community to preserve and protect this greenspace,” Senator McCrory said. “The Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve is a testament to the power of local leadership and grassroots efforts. The community has led the way and this support will help ensure their vision becomes a lasting reality.
The grant is part of a broader state initiative administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection using funds from the Biden-Harris Administration’s infrastructure law. It will allow Trust for Public Land, Kamora’s Cultural Corner, and KNOX Inc. to conduct various assessments needed to permanently designate the property as greenspace.
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