Margot Burns Receives Conservation Collaboration Award

CT RC&D presented the 2026 Conservation Collaboration Award to Margot Burns in recognition of her leadership, partnership-building and dedication to advancing conservation through collaborative action.

Burns serves as senior environmental planner for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. Her work includes natural hazard mitigation, aquatic invasive species, recreational trails, greenways and blueways, open space, conservation and forestry initiatives.

The Conservation Collaboration Award recognizes the importance of partnerships in addressing natural resource challenges and advancing conservation efforts across Connecticut.