Charles F Chidsey Turtle Conservation Organization

A local Conservation group located in Upstate NY 🐢

Mission Statement from Founder of CCTCO, Bailey Two Clawing Turtles Kleckner; 

Our mission is heritage based. My family's history is deep in indigenous and cultural connections to turtles. We come from Onondaga Turtle Clan, along with Mohawk bear clan. Me and my late uncle Charles shared this heritage, being proud. In one of his florida vacactions, he kept an injured sea turtle - something I did not find out until after his death. However, his love of turtles was symbolized when I was offered to keep a painted turtle who hatched the exact day of his passing. (June 24th, 2023.) I officially adopted her and was ceritified to do so on July 5th 2023. I named her Charlie, as she filled the cracks in my heart during a difficult time. We want to continue my uncle's legacy and good nature by sharing his name and a cause he supported. We want to impact generations to come by educating and taking action.