DLC Receives $25,000 from the New York State
Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP)

On April 23rd in Rochester, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) announced $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program Grants, including $25,000 to DLC! This grant will help us to purchase soft-ware to greatly expand our mapping capabilities. Learn more

Out and About

VP for Land Conservation Art Collings attended an LTA workshop, "Energizing Leadership: Sustaining Your Organization for the Long Run" and was also on hand for the Glynwood’s 10th Annual Harvest Awards honoring agricultural entrepreneurs who are leading the way to a sustainable farming future in our region.

Senior Land Projects Manager Karin Roux joined the fun at the Apple Blossom Festival at Fishkill Farms. We are currently working with the Morgenthau Family to protect their historic 250+ acre farm.

Land Projects Manager Sarah Love attended Winnakee Land Trust’s Dutchess County Regional Trails Conference. Over 200 participants learned about the trails available in Dutchess County and their economic benefits.

President Becky Thornton on Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Doing Good Radio Listen here

Over 1700 acres protected in 2011: 17 New Conserva-tion Easements and almost 35,000 acres preserved!

Learn more about newly protected properties in the Spring 2012 issue of Gaining Ground coming soon!

Help fund the NYSCPP and the EPF: Buy New York State's first conservation license plate!

When you buy a New York State Bluebird License Plate, $25 goes directly into the State's Environmental Protection Fund, dedicated for conservation projects identified in New York's Open Space Plan. Learn more