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Central & Western
With your help, the Central & Western chapter is able to protect 29 counties, nearly half the state of New York.
Play a role in the Conservancy’s long-term success in this region – renew your commitment to support our global conservation work!
Find out how we're working to protect Central & Western New York in our Fall / Winter 2011 Newsletter.
We work to protect preserves across New York. Sign up for a guided hike and see these great places firsthand!
We've worked to make sure the last two undeveloped Finger Lakes remain permanently protected. Learn why these shores are so important.
Learn where we work and how you can visit a preserve.
Find out about volunteer opportunities in Central & Western New York.
Check our calendar for upcoming events in Central & Western New York.
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See photos from this remote, rugged area nestled between the eastern edge of Lake Ontario and Adirondack park
Take a virtual visit to this wetland preserve.
See Fette Island -- at 42 acres, it's one of the largest islands in French Creek.
Located 15 miles east of Lake Ontario and immediately west of the Adirondacks, this heavily forested plateau is shaped by the snow and the extensive waterways it feeds.
Watch the PSA that aired during the PBS Broadcast of Ken Burns' National Parks documentary.
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Contact Us
1048 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 546-8030
Fax: (585) 546-7825
E-mail: gholtz@tnc.org
Staff
Meet the staff who works in the Central & Western New York office.
Board
Learn more about the Board of Trustees who serves the Central & Western chapter of New York State.
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