Land Trust Alliance

The Equine Land Conservation Resource is Honored as the Eleventh Annual Equine Industry Vision Award Winner

Kimberly Seese — 2012-06-01T04:00:00Z

June 1, 2012 | Equine Resources International, LLC | Madison, NJ

Successful Strategies for Conserving Village, Suburban and Urban Landscapes

Kimberly Seese — 2013-03-19T17:35:14Z

Date: April 30, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Instructors: Craig Anderson, Judy Anderson
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Cost: $55 before 4/29, then cost will increase to $65

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Have you wondered if there was a difference in how you conserve land in villages, cities or suburban landscapes in contrast to rural lands? Maybe you’re interested in connecting with more people as part of your work to enhance your community and conserve lands that will be important in the future?

Perhaps you have pondered whether the approach, strategies and programs that support “neighborhood conservation” are something that you could adopt in your work?

This webinar will explore different examples of how land trusts and related organizations, from volunteer to staffed, across the country are working to conserve lands in villages, cities and neighborhoods. We’ll discuss tips for selecting projects, key factors to consider, designing community programs and partnerships support this work, and how your organizational values help to inform your work.

Stewards of the Bend

Kimberly Seese — 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z

January 23, 2013 | Saugerties Times | NY

Statement from the Friends of New York's Environment on Governor Cuomo's Executive Budget

Kimberly Seese — 2013-01-23T22:20:00Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jessica Ottney Mahar, The Nature Conservancy | 518‐669‐5067 | jottney@tnc.org
Dan Hendrick. NY League of Conservation Voters | 917‐207‐8715 | dhendrick@nylcv.org
Andy Bicking, Scenic Hudson | 914‐489‐1568 | abicking@scenichudson.org
Richard Schrader, Natural Resources Defense Council | 347‐210‐2594 | richard.schrader@gmail.com
Sean Mahar, Audubon New York | 518‐669‐1768 | smahar@audubon.org

Encouraging Proposal for Environmental Protection Fund

ALBANY, NY -- The Friends of New York's Environment, a broad partnership of more than 100 environmental, public health, agricultural, recreational and urban stakeholder groups, released the following statement
regarding Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2013‐14 Executive Budget:

“After several challenging budgets, the Friends of New York’s Environment is pleased that Governor Cuomo included a $153 million investment for the state’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) in his 2013‐14 Executive Budget, representing a $19 million increase over last year’s budget level. While we look forward to learning more details of how this will be achieved, this proposal is an encouraging start, and represents a down payment on the commitment the Governor made recently to strengthen the EPF. With his actions today, the Governor clearly understands the important role these programs play in environmental protection and economic prosperity, as well as disaster recovery and preparedness.

“And when it comes to the EPF, what’s good for the environment is also good for the state’s economy. According to a recent study by the Trust for Public Land, EPF programs deliver a $7 return for every $1 invested, which translates into a stronger New York.

“We recognize that our state is not fully recovered from the fiscal challenges that confronted us in the last few years. While New York’s economy is still rebuilding, we’re encouraged that the Governor has proposed new investments in the environmental programs that will help move our state forward. During the coming legislative session and in future budget years, we will continue to urge the Governor to implement policies that support the EPF and enhance funding for these programs. In the meantime, the Friends of New York’s Environment look forward to working with Governor Cuomo and the Legislature to achieve this critical investment in New York’s environment and economy this budget season.”

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State Grant to Go toward Lyme Trust’s Purchase of Land

Kimberly Seese — 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z

January 3, 2013 | The Day | Lyme, CT

State Acquires 69,000 Acres Of Finch Pruyn Lands

Kimberly Seese — 2012-08-05T04:00:00Z

August 5, 2012 | North Country Gazette | NY

Smithfield Land Trust Preserving Land with Major Purchases

Kimberly Seese — 2010-07-29T19:59:01Z

July 29, 2010 | Smithfield, RI

Six Land Trusts Achieve Accreditation

Kimberly Seese — 2013-04-24T04:00:00Z

April 24, 2013 | Land Trust Accreditation Commission | Saratoga Springs, NY

Sister Act: Eldretts Ensure Downybrook Will Last Forever

Kimberly Seese — 2011-06-24T04:00:00Z

June 24, 2011 | Watertown Daily Times | Brownville, NY

Shelton Land Trust Acquires Parcel on Long Hill Avenue

Kimberly Seese — 2013-03-18T04:00:00Z

March 18, 2013 | sheltonherald.com | CT

Setting Up a Giving Circle

Kimberly Seese — 2013-04-29T23:46:26Z

Date: June 12, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Instructor: David Allen
Cost: $55 before 6/11, then cost will increase to $65
Level: Beginner / Intermediate

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Does your land trust have a loyal base of supporters giving unrestricted money? Would you like to grow that base? Have you considered starting a donor club or giving circle?

In a presentation rich with land trust examples, participants will learn the mechanics of setting up a donor club as a specific strategy for cultivating donor loyalty and raising more unrestricted money.

The webinar will cover:

Early planning questions,
Rollout considerations,
Recruitment, retention, and recognition strategies

Second Orange County Farm Easement Utilizes Community Preservation Funds

Kimberly Seese — 2012-05-15T04:00:00Z

May 15, 2012 | Open Space Institute | New York, New York

Scientists Link Invasive Barberry to Lyme Disease

Kimberly Seese — 2012-08-27T14:42:46Z

June 20, 2012 | theday.com | Lyme, CT

Scenic Hudson, Government Groups Invest $5.1M in Hudson Valley Farms to Stave Off Development

Kimberly Seese — 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z

April 10, 2013 | Newsday | NY

Scenic Hudson featured on WAMC Radio

prichardson — 2009-03-06T15:45:00Z

Recently, an interview was conducted with Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan and Policy Director Andy Bicking by WAMC, the leading regional NPR affiliate in eastern New York, western MA, western CT, southern VT. Andy Bicking is on the Alliance’s New York Advisory Board – Policy Committee. This is a great interview that covers the history and success of Scenic Hudson Inc., one of the first accredited land trusts in the U.S. and the leading conservation organization in the Hudson Valley. The interview also includes a discussion of Environmental Protection Fund, which supports the Land Trust Alliance’s New York Conservation Partnership Program. Listen to the interview >>