Finger Lakes Land Trust

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Our Mission

To conserve forever the lands and waters of the Finger Lakes region, ensuring scenic vistas, local foods, clean water, and wild places for everyone.

Top News

Recording: Regional Conservation Update & Outlook

March 17, 2025

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PROTECT OUR WATER.

Toxic algae blooms (HABs) have struck all 11 Finger Lakes in recent years. See our new Water Quality hub and help us protect our lakes, streams, and drinking water!

Learn and Help!

Since 1989

For over 35 years, we have protected our priceless waters, wildlife, and ways of life. Will you help us do more?

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Go for a hike!

Explore over 45 nature preserves created by the Finger Lakes Land Trust – and discover the best outdoor adventures on our recreation site Go Finger Lakes.

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Getting Outside

See our interactive map of free public nature preserves.

Take a closer look at the plants and animals you might see.

Find out when new trails open in our email newsletter.

By the Numbers

33,000+ acres conserved forever

35 years protecting land and water

200+ volunteers helping us work

45+ preserves open to the public

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Top 5 Questions

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Tune into our News & Events page for updates on land and water conservation across the Finger Lakes region.  Also watch nature videos!

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Save More Land.

Each year, we save roughly 1,000 more acres of the Finger Lakes region, protecting the lands and waters that we all love.  How do we do it?  Powered by you!

How You Can Help

Save Your Land

There are many ways to protect your land while deriving tax benefits and other advantages, all while supporting our conservation mission.

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Join Today

You’ll feel the joy of saving vital lands and sparkling waters when you join the Finger Lakes Land Trust through our easy online form.

Become a member

Make a Gift

Your online donation goes to work right here in the Finger Lakes region, saving forests, farmlands, gorges, wetlands, and shorelines.

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Get Involved.

We need you!  Our members, volunteers, and landowners make conservation happen.  Sign up to volunteer, and see "people stories" about a few great Land Trust supporters.

Volunteer Now Your Stories

Jim & Sara Kersting

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Landowners

We wanted to protect this 19th-Century farm for future generations.

Donald Specker

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Members

I like all the people involved with the FLLT.

Tod Sukontarak

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Volunteers

I’ve been helping at the Biodiversity Preserve since moving here in 2000.