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New York Program

People in New York State have a long tradition of connection with the land and a long history of conservation. Over 90 land trusts work in New York, preserving farmland, forests, rivers, mountains, lakes, trails, gardens, parks and preserves.  Land trusts work in every region of New York: from Chautauqua County in the west all the way east to Fisher’s Island and from the northern Adirondacks south to New York City.  The lands they protect are essential as our climate changes and provide fresh food, clean water and air, wildlife habitat and opportunities for recreation and tourism.

Thanks to the dedication of these land trusts’ staff, board members and volunteers, New York stands out as a national leader in land conservation. According to the most recent land trust census, as of 2015, New York land trusts have protected over 2.7M acres.

Yet, New York’s landscapes remain vulnerable. Rising land prices are intensifying development pressure. At the same time, pollution and climate change threaten to disrupt natural systems. Changes in political support could undermine land trusts’ work, even as they strive to respond to these challenges. The Alliance’s New York program aims to strengthen land trusts so they can continue protecting the legacy of the land in New York. This work is centered in a service center model with the support and guidance of the New York Advisory Board.

New York staff: 

 

Meme Hanley, New York Senior Program Manager
 mhanley@lta.org | 518-587-6436

 

 

Katrina Howey, Grants Management Specialist
khowey@lta.org | 518-587-0932

 

 

Joanne Hamilton, Northeast Program Associate
jhamilton@lta.org | 518-587-0774

 

Programs in New York

The Alliance plays a unique and important role in New York, as the service center for the land trust community. Guided by the New York Advisory Board, the New York program provides grant funding, supports accreditation efforts, offers training and advocates for state-level policies that support land conservation.

  • Grants: The New York State Conservation Partnership Program provides grants to help New York land trusts prepare for accreditation, build professional capacity, strengthen community partnerships, accelerate land conservation, and implement best business practices.
  • Advocacy: The New York State Policy Program strives to advance policies at the state level that support land trusts’ shared conservation goals.
  • Monthly calls and Lunch & Learns: We host regular calls and webinars featuring local and national experts on a variety of topics important in New York. Check this page regularly to register.
  • Annual Conference: We are proud to host the annual New York Land Conservation Conference for professionals, volunteers, agency staff and conservation allies from across the state. Learn more about the 2020 New York Land Conservation Conference here.
  • New York Advisory Board: Leaders from across the conservation community volunteer their time as individuals to help the Alliance address land trust needs and emerging issues.

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New York Office

112 Spring Street
Suite 204
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0774
northeast@lta.org

Drop us a line to share ideas or ask questions. We'd love to hear from you!

What we're doing

Monthly one-hour Executive Directors meeting

You set the agenda, we provide the space! Those interested can join via Zoom. Email Meme Hanley for connection details. Every call begins at noon Eastern. Upcoming 2021 call dates are Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 , Nov. 23

Standing call for stewardship

Land trusts have a core responsibility to steward their fee properties and conservation easement portfolios, but what does that look like on the ground? Join our reoccurring, monthly one-hour meeting for New York land trust staff and volunteers to discuss all elements of land stewardship.  Those interested can join on the third Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Email Meme Hanley for connection details and to propose agenda items. 

2021 NY Land Conservation Conference Recording

2021 NY Land Conservation Conference

Closing Session: Pathways to Land Justice: Indigenous Tenure and Access

Presented by: Neil Patterson, Curtis Berkey, Catherine Landis, Alexandra Page
Chat transcript | On-demand recording

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