Finger Lakes Land Trust Acquires 4,000 Feet of Cayuga Lake Shoreline in Tompkins County
The diverse property features meadows, woodlands, gorges, waterfalls, and panoramic lake views from several locations.
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Finger Lakes Land Trust Acquires Mouth of Iconic Gorge in Canandaigua Lake Watershed
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced it has purchased a small but critical parcel near the…
Partnership Protects 1,000 Feet of Chemung River Streambank
The parcel provides important wildlife habitat for a diversity of songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl.
Partnership Enhances Public Access at Steege Hill Nature Preserve
FLLT and partners worked on several improvements that provided expanded and safer access to the preserve.
Conservation Easement Secures Lands Bordering Owasco Inlet
The property is wholly located in the Owasco Lake watershed.
Land Trust and NYS DEC Announce New Conservation Easement to Help Protect City of Ithaca’s Water Supply
The property is wholly within the Six Mile Creek watershed and has more than 6,200 feet of frontage on the creek.
Land Trust Protects Over 300 Acres of Scenic Farmland
The property consists of 310 acres of pastures, crop fields, and woodlands at Birdsall Farm in the town of Scott, Cortland County.
Finger Lakes Land Trust and Partners Plant 1,200 Trees Along Chemung River
This project moved forward thanks to the unique capabilities of the Upper Susquehanna Coalition.
Land Trust Protects Over 600 Acres of Ontario County Farmland
Owned and managed by Mark and Kim Stryker, the farm is located just off State Route 332, north of the city of Canandaigua.
Conservation Easement Donation and Support from City of Ithaca Help Protect Public Drinking Water Supply
Conserving the property will help protect Ithaca’s drinking water by prohibiting development on the steep slopes which drain into Six Mile Creek.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Protects Water Quality in Six Mile Creek with State Funding
The project will help protect public water supplies in the city of Ithaca.
Partnership Creates New Addition to Robinson Hollow State Forest
This new addition will improve land stewardship and opportunities for recreation.
Land Trust Acquisition Adds to Conservation Lands at Connecticut Hill
The FLLT acquired 66 acres directly adjacent to Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area.
Land Trust and Partners Plant 650 Native Trees on Otisco Lake
The plantings will create a buffer of native plants around wetlands and lakeshore on the newly acquired property,
Land Trust Acquisition Adds to Protection of Skaneateles Lake
The Land Trust acquired 68 wooded acres overlooking Skaneateles Lake in the town of Niles.
Land Trust Welcomes New Board Member Hon. James T. Walsh
Former U.S. Congressman James T. Walsh has joined the organization’s board of directors.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Achieves Major Milestone Of 25,000 Acres Conserved Forever
In addition to reaching the 25,000-acre mark, FLLT has also opened 46 miles of trails and protected over 3 miles of lakeshores.
Land Trust Protects 324 Acres of Farmland, Forest, and Wetlands in Fall Creek Watershed
Owned by Cheryl Prince-Brotherton, the farm is located on both sides of State Route 13, a prime location for development.
Partnership Creates New Addition to High Tor Wildlife Management Area
Addition of this parcel to High Tor will expand outdoor recreation opportunities, add to the protection of wildlife habitat, and help maintain Canandaigua Lake’s water quality.
Land Trust Opens New Owasco Bluffs Nature Preserve Overlooking Owasco Lake
The 74-acre preserve features forested bluffs overlooking Owasco Lake as well as wetlands, meadows, and a rugged gorge.
