For Immediate Release

September 5, 2006

Rochester Area Community Foundation Grant Supports the Genesee Land Trust

Genesee Land Trust is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of grant funding in the amount of $7,500 from Rochester Area Community Foundation. This award will support the Genesee Land Trust’s initiative to expand its staff by adding a new Land Protection Coordinator, thereby increasing the Trust’s ability to preserve unique natural places and protect working farms in the greater Rochester Area. The Community Foundation funding constitutes a portion of the required match for a $35,000 grant from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program that the Trust recently received.

Genesee Land Trust, founded by residents of the greater Rochester area in 1989, currently protects 2500 acres of critical habitat and open space in the region. It is committed to making a long-term difference in the area by protecting its environmental and ecological health, bringing the beauty and wonder of natural places to its residents. With a compatible mission, the Rochester Area Community Foundation works to “support programs that strengthen our community, improve our environment and make a better quality of life for families in our region.”

With this generous gift from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, Genesee Land Trust will continue the stewardship of its 12 preserves across the region and current projects, such as the establishment of the Urban Trail -- a walking, biking greenway through the city of Rochester, and increase the protection of key conservation lands. Speaking on behalf of Genesee Land Trust, Executive Director, Gay Mills said, “The Community Foundation has provided Genesee Land Trust with pivotal support at this important time of our growth, and we are most grateful.”

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Contact:
Margaret Potter
Assistant Director
Genesee Land Trust
500 East Avenue Suite 200
Rochester NY 14607
info@geneseelandtrust.org