Land Trust Partnership Protects Bald Eagle Habitat at Owasco Flats
Protection of the property will also help maintain water quality within nearby Owasco Lake.
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Land Purchase Adds to Network of Conserved Lands in Yates County
The High Tor Wildlife Management Area is a popular recreational area attracting visitors from a wide area.
Conservation Agreement Helps Protect Water Quality Near Seneca Lake
The property is located within the watershed of Glen Creek, which flows through Watkins Glen State Park.
Emerald Necklace Grows with Addition to Robinson Hollow State Forest
Protection of the property safeguards one of our region’s premiere brook trout steams
Land Acquisition Advances Protection of Skaneateles Lake
The land borders Bear Swamp Creek – one of the region’s most pristine watercourses.
Land Trust Completes Fifth Acquisition at Bare Hill
Bare Hill is well known in the region for its scenic views as well as its place in Seneca lore.
Longtime Corning Leaders Donate 195 Acres
The Land Trust intends to establish a public conservation area with the property.
Mark Whitmore Named Conservationist of the Year
Mark is tirelessly dedicated to making a long-lasting difference for healthy forests.
State Grants Advance Land Protection in the Finger Lakes
The Land Trust has been awarded a total of $60,000 for projects in Seneca and Onondaga Counties.
Land Trust Launches Six Mile Creek Protection Project
The parcel contains over 900 feet of frontage on Six Mile Creek – the source of Ithaca’s drinking water.
Conklin Gully Protected After Seven-Year Effort
Conklin Gully is known to many residents of the western Finger Lakes as one of the region’s premiere gorge walks.
Land Trust Protects Rare Stretch of Shoreline
The site provides prime habitat for Bald Eagles, Osprey, and a variety of waterfowl.
The Year in Review and a Heartfelt Thank You
A look back at major conservation wins in 2015 and your extraordinary contributions.
Historic Site of Mark Twain’s Summer Home Protected
Over 200 acres adjacent to the historic summer home of Mark Twain, now protected.
Charitable IRA Rollover Renewed for 2015
Congress has renewed the charitable IRA roll-over, retroactive to January 1, 2015.
Congress Passes Important Conservation Legislation
This is the single greatest legislative action in decades to support land conservation.
200 Acres in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Conserved Forever
Perhaps the crown jewel is the 4,505 foot stretch of Bear Swamp Creek that flows through the property.
Acquisition Expands State’s Largest Wildlife Management Area
Addition of this land to the adjacent wildlife management area will significantly enhance public access.
Bird Conservation Area Near Canandaigua Lake Opened to Public
The West River Preserve encompasses 65 acres of restored grassland bird habitat near the south end of Canandaigua Lake.
Public Invited to Guided Hikes at Hinchcliff Family Preserve
The 206 acre preserve features more than a mile of fields and forests with panoramic views of Skaneateles Lake.
