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.
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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.
Study Highlights Threat to Finger Lakes Farms
Within the Finger Lakes region, areas around Canandaigua, Ithaca, and Cortland are among the most threatened in the state according to American Farmland Trust’s “Farms Under Threat” report.
Land Trust Opens New Botsford Nature Preserve in Keuka Lake Watershed
The preserve is a gift from Jerusalem residents Art and Kay Wilder.
Land Trust Acquires 38 Acres in Owasco Flats
The property contains 785 feet of frontage along the Owasco Inlet and is adjacent to the Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area.
Land Trust to Apply for Accreditation Renewal—Public Comment Period Open
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input.
Land Trust Acquisition Protects Forested Property above Canandaigua Lake
This property provides an important connection between state lands on Bare Hill and two other parcels previously acquired by the Land Trust.
Land Trust Raises Funds for Conservation through Land Donation in Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace
The property was generously donated to the organization by community members Cornelia “Nelly” Farnum and Jack Booker.
More than 2,000 Feet of Finger Lakes Shoreline Protected Through Public-Private Partnership
The Land Trust acquired a 35-acre property at the southeastern end of Otisco Lake.
Land Trust Creates Over Two Miles of Conserved Land Overlooking Skaneateles Lake
The Land Trust purchased 75 acres of woodlands in Cortland and Onondaga counties, linking the organization’s High Vista and Hinchcliff Family preserves,
