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Mission

Mission & History

What is a land trust?

Board of Directors, elected officers and staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mission

To permanently protect land with significant conservation value in Western New York, for the benefit of future generations.

History

The Western New York Land Conservancy is a voluntary land-conservation organization formed in 1991 to work with families, communities and farmers to safeguard Western New York's natural and cultural heritage. The Land Conservancy works in cooperation with public and private landowners in eight Western New York counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming (see below).

The Western New York Land Conservancy is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A copy of the Western New York Land Conservancy's not-for-profit status is available by contacting the Land Conservancy office. Copies of recent financial reports can be found below.

Western New York counties

2009 Financial Report

2008 Financial Report

2007 Financial Report

2006 Financial Report

2004 Financial Report