Hochul announces more than $3M in grants for land conservation

“The people of New York need and love open spaces for the many health, recreation, and economic benefits they provide and this new round of funding for the Conservation Partnership Program signals a strong commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers and the environment,” said Andrew Bowman, president and CEO of the Land Trust Alliance. “These grants will leverage the strengths of New York’s land trust community to protect treasured local outdoor places and help provide important climate benefits."