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 Announces Opening of Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has opened its newest preserve, a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County: the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands. Named after the co-founder of the Gallogly Family Foundation, the preserve … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Receives Grant For Conservation Easements In Cattaraugus County
The Western New York Land Conservancy has received funding to purchase conservation easements for property that lines the headwaters of the Allegheny River. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced grants … [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 Wildway Effort Receives $100,000 in State Funding
The effort to create a Western New York Wildway has received $100,000 in state funding. The Western New York Land Conservancy has been granted the Conservation Partnership Program grant through the State Environmental Protection Fund. It'll go … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – WNY Land Conservancy – January 19, 2023
Western New York Land Conservancy Executive Director Jonathan Kaledin speaks about the organizations latest efforts to acquire land adjacent to the College Lodge Forest property for conservation. … [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...]
WNY Land Conservancy Purchase 185 Acre Forest in Cattaraugus County
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has officially purchased a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County. The forest, named the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands, is located near Allegany State Park. It is home to a rich … [Read more...]
Western NY Land Conservancy Names Jon Kaledin as New Executive Director
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new Executive Director. Kaledin's appointment will be effective January 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith. Kaledin has held executive positions in … [Read more...]
