Key conservation updates from the Finger Lakes Land Trust, including press releases and special reports. You can also get our free email newsletter.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Finger Lakes Land Trust protected two parcels totaling 33 acres to protect water quality and help safeguard public drinking water sources for the City of Ithaca.
The FLLT has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign to acquire the property and establish a nature preserve open to everyone!
The Director of Conservation is responsible for leading the team that implements the Land Trust’s land and water conservation programs.
New Universally Accessible Trail, Spring Gear, Emerald Necklace Anniversary, and Much More!
The new features include two scenic overlooks, trail extensions with gentler grades, boardwalk modifications, accessible parking spots, and more.
Show your conservation spirit and inspire others to save more lands and waters in our beautiful region!
The Conservation Easement Stewardship Manager is responsible for the administration, management, and stewardship of all conservation easement agreements and deed restrictions held and enforced by FLLT.
Help us celebrate and save more land across the region!
FLLT President Andy Zepp will repeat a trek he first completed 20 years ago. You can too!
Neighbors Protect Taughannock Creek, the Campaign for Kashong Glen, Land Trust Open House, and More Events
We invite all Land Trust members to join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate our conservation successes of the past year!
Help us conserve this special place!
Partnership Conserves Geneva Gorge, Family Land Protected in Keuka Lake Watershed, Finger Lakes Advocacy Day, and More
Thanks to this partnership, the heart of “Kashong Glen”—a classic Finger Lakes gorge—is now protected.
Representatives from 15 regional associations gathered to advocate for strengthened investments to protect the Finger Lakes.
A look back at major conservation successes of 2025. Thank you for your contributions and hard work!
The scenic properties contain open fields, steep forested hillsides, unnamed tributaries that flow into Keuka Lake, and host a section of the Finger Lakes Trail system.
Thank you! You helped us raise $100,000!
This accomplishment represents over three decades of long-term, consensus-based strategies.
Emerald Necklace Grows with New Addition, Over 500 Trees Planted in Cayuga Lake Watershed, and Gift Memberships
