The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of Floating Fen have reached their fundraising goal to save the Floating Fen. The organizations officially purchased the 225-acre property in Brocton on December 29, 2023. The fundraising goal … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Names Marisa Riggi as Executive Director
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Marisa Riggi as its new Executive Director. Riggi has been the Land Conservancy’s Conservation Director since 2017, but she has also served as Acting Executive Director since June. She replaces Jon … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Announces $100,000 Matching Gift to Save ‘Floating Fen’
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced a $100,000 matching gift to save the Floating Fen in Chautauqua County. The 223-acre property is adjacent to the College Lodge Forest in Brocton and is one of the newest Land Conservancy … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Raising Funds for ‘Floating Fen’ Next to College Lodge Forest
The Western New York Land Conservancy has begun efforts to raise money for property adjacent to the College Lodge Forest near Fredonia. Executive Director Jonathan Kaledin said the project is being called the "Floating Fen" and is a 223-acre … [Read more...]