Over Twenty Acres on the West Side of Skaneateles Lake Conserved Forever
Protection of the property will safeguard habitat for birds and other wildlife in an area that is facing significant development pressure.
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Bahar Preserve and Carpenter Falls Inducted into Old-Growth Forest Network
The forest of Bahar Preserve and Carpenter Falls will be the 19th New York forest to join the Old-Growth Forest Network
Over 50 Acres in Six Mile Creek Watershed Conserved Forever
The property is in the headwaters of Six Mile Creek, a public drinking water source for the city of Ithaca.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Protects Over 400 Acres of Yates County Farmland
Christiansen Farms is a third-generation, NOFA-NY-certified organic dairy and crop farm.
Land Purchase Enhances Public Access to Chemung River
The FLLT intends to convey the two-acre property to New York State Department as an addition to the Big Flats Wildlife Management Area.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Conserves 160 Acres in Owasco Lake Watershed
The property has expansive views of Owasco Lake and the surrounding area.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Protects Over 2,000 Feet Along High-Quality Trout Stream in Tioga County
The parcel will be added to the FLLT’s Goetchius Preserve, a diverse 84-acre wetland complex.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Partners with SUNY-ESF as Part of Chestnut Reintroduction Effort
A keystone species, the American chestnut is a fast-growing tree whose nuts once fed people as well as wildlife and livestock.
Historic Stone House in Tompkins County to be Restored, Future Secured Through Preservation Agreement
Sale of the property was contingent upon a preservation easement held by Historic Ithaca.
Land Donation to Protect Skaneateles Lake Water Quality
The FLLT accepted the donation of 15 acres of steep forested hillside on Glen Haven Road in the town of Niles, Cayuga County.
Land Donation Secures Over 1,000 Feet of Seneca Lake Shoreline
The 30-acre property is located three miles south of Geneva.
Finger Lakes Land Trust and U.S. Forest Service Announce Addition to Finger Lakes National Forest
Surrounded by existing national forest land, the inholding was identified as a priority for protection because of its key location.
$250,000 Challenge to Help Finger Lakes Land Trust Protect Owasco, Otisco, and Skaneateles Lake Watersheds
The FLLT is working on important conservation projects across the three easternmost Finger Lakes.
Finger Lakes Land Trust and DEC Announce More Than 195 Acres Protected in Ontario and Schuyler Counties
57 Acres Added to Honeoye Inlet Wildlife Management Area, 140 Acres Added to Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area
Finger Lakes Land Trust Acquires Scenic Woodlands above Canandaigua Lake
The property is located on a steep forested ridge revered by the Seneca.
Finger Lakes Land Trust and New York State Permanently Conserve Over 230 Acres to Help Protect Syracuse Drinking Water
State Water Quality Improvement Program funds projects to help protect Skaneateles Lake watershed.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Partnership Creates Improved Public Access to Potato Hill State Forest in Tompkins County
Partnership enhances safe and convenient access to conserved lands and Finger Lakes Trail.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Applauds Transfer of Land to Onondaga Nation
The FLLT hopes to have opportunities to work with the Onondaga Nation and other Haudenosaunee Nations on similar projects in the future.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Partnership Establishes New Public Park in Onondaga County
Located at the southeastern end of Otisco Lake, the park is open to the public during daylight hours.
Historic Stone House and Woodlands Bordering Robert H. Treman State Park Donated to the Land Trust
The 200-year-old fieldstone home and more than 140 acres of woodlands are located in the town of Enfield, Tompkins County
