Land Trust Acquires 15th Addition to Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve
The new parcel features wetlands adjacent to the Cayuga Inlet, a natural kettle pond, and steep forested hillsides.
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Conservation Project Advances Protection of Skaneateles Lake and Drinking Water Supply for Syracuse
The FLLT protected 90 acres at Eastmere Farms along East Lake Road and Pork Street in the town of Skaneateles.
Finger Lakes Land Trust to Apply for Accreditation Renewal
Public comment period now open.
Land Trust and NYS DEC Announce Projects to Protect Ithaca’s Water Supply
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.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Celebrates First Universally Accessible Trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Tompkins County
The new features include two scenic overlooks, trail extensions with gentler grades, boardwalk modifications, accessible parking spots, and more.
Land Trust Partners with Town of Geneva to Conserve the Heart of Kashong Glen
Thanks to this partnership, the heart of “Kashong Glen”—a classic Finger Lakes gorge—is now protected.
Land Trust and Partners Organize First-Ever Finger Lakes Advocacy Day in Albany
Representatives from 15 regional associations gathered to advocate for strengthened investments to protect the Finger Lakes.
Conservation Easements Protect 280 Acres of Family Land in the Keuka Lake Watershed
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.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Surpasses Milestone of 35,000 Acres Conserved
This accomplishment represents over three decades of long-term, consensus-based strategies.
Forest Acquisition Adds to Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace
The mostly wooded property borders Yellow Barn State Forest.
Land Trust Plants Over 500 Native Trees and Shrubs in Cayuga Lake Watershed
The plantings will help reduce stormwater flows and erosion while filtering pollutants.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Opens New Nature Preserve on Keuka Lake’s Bluff Point
Waldershare Acres features two short intersecting loop trails totaling 0.6 miles, which guide visitors through a mature hardwood forest.
Conservation Easement Protects Over 200 Acres in Cortland County
The property spans the divide between two major central New York watersheds.
Land Trust’s Hemlock to High Tor Initiative Underway with Multiple Land Acquisitions
More than 200 acres have been acquired with two more parcels under contract.
Land Trust Protects Over 200 Acres of Organic Farmland in Yates County
This is the second conservation project completed with the Christiansen family, who operate a NOFA-NY-certified organic dairy and crop farm.
Donation of Scenic Property in Cayuga Lake Watershed Supports Conservation and Education
Proceeds from the recent sale of the property will be used to create the Carman and Sandra B. Hill Fund.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Secures Pristine Shoreline at the South End of Skaneateles Lake
This acquisition will extend the FLLT’s protected shoreline to 3,000 feet in this area.
Finger Lakes Land Trust Announces Hemlock to High Tor Initiative with Support from New York State
This effort will ensure the future conservation of a 114,000-acre forested landscape.
Extraordinary Gift Results in New Lakeshore Park for the Village of Aurora
Previously part of Wells College, this land was acquired by FLLT member Grace Bates with the intent of creating the park for public enjoyment.
Wesley Hill Nature Preserve Inducted into the National Old-Growth Forest Network
On May 17, 2025, the Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Wesley Hill Nature Preserve was formally inducted into the…
