-For Immediate Release-
June 15, 2006

Genesee Land Trust, located at 500 East Avenue, has announced that it is the recipient of multiple grants awarded through the Land Trust Alliance’s 2006 New York State Conservation Partnership Program. This is subsequent to the Land Trust Alliance and State Officials announcement of $450,000 in new grants and technical assistance to Enhance Open Space Conservation in New York State.

Genesee Land Trust is one of only three land trusts in the state (along with Orange County Land Trust and Winnakee Land Trust – both located downstate) to win a Professional Development Grant, a highly competitive award, in the amount of $35,000. In addition, Genesee Land Trust was awarded a Transaction Grant in the amount of $2,000.

Currently protecting 2500 acres in Greater Rochester, Genesee Land Trust was founded by Rochesterians and is in its 17 year. Its Website address is www.geneseelandtrust.org. Gay Mills is executive director.

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Contact:
Margaret Potter
Assistant Director