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    A Summer of Stewardship and Learning at the Land Trust

    February 12, 2025

    Today, many students are drawn to land trusts because of their passion for protecting natural spaces, climate change issues, and preserving biodiversity. Internships allow them to actively contribute to environmental conservation efforts and make real impacts. This summer, four TILT interns —Jack Gates, Cole Munro, Finn O’Neill and Taylor Towne—each connected uniquely with the land, the River, and the community, gaining invaluable experiences.

  • Blog, Community Interests

    NEW: Winter Woes & Wonders Cartoon Contest!

    February 06, 2025

    Enter our NEW Cartoon Contest for the chance to WIN prizes and be featured in our communications!

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Celebrate TILT’s 40th Anniversary with an Adventure at Foster-Blake Woods Preserve

    February 06, 2025

    In honor of the Thousand Islands Land Trust’s (TILT) 40th anniversary, we’re celebrating by highlighting our Signature Preserves. First up is the Foster-Blake Woods Preserve, a 9.4-acre gem in Clayton along the stunning St. Lawrence River that offers a serene and invigorating escape for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

  • Article, Community Interests, Newsletters

    Thank you for your Service, Mike!

    January 23, 2025

    Following 12 years on the TILT Board of Trustees, Mike Phelps retired this fall.

  • Article, Community Interests, Newsletters

    Thank you for your Service, Cindy!

    January 23, 2025

    This past summer, Cindy Bower retired from the TILT board after 11 years of service.

  • Article, Blog, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Thousand Islands Land Trust and Ducks Unlimited Partner for Wetland Restoration Project

    January 06, 2025

    This partnership underscores a shared commitment to restoring and maintaining critical wetland habitats in the Thousand Islands region, safeguarding water quality, and enhancing biodiversity for generations to come.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Lange Property: Grindstone Island’s Quiet Treasure

    December 05, 2024

    On Grindstone Island, where time seems to slow down and nature takes center stage, the Lange property is a valuable addition to TILT’s conservation efforts.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Evans Property: Jewett Creek’s Hidden Gem

    December 05, 2024

    Tucked near Jewett Creek in Redwood, NY, the Evans property may span a modest 34-acres, but its ecological significance is immense.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Eddy Road: A Restoration Success Story

    December 05, 2024

    The Eddy Road property, nestled in Theresa, NY, is a wonderful example for wetland restoration in the Thousand Islands region.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Chapman Point: A Key Puzzle Piece in the A2A Corridor

    December 05, 2024

    A stunning 240+-acre property on the shores of Black Lake near Chapman Point has joined TILT’s growing network of conserved lands.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    CBP Responds to Schumer's Request to Consider TIBA as Alternative Site

    November 26, 2024

    CBP reverses their earlier rejection of the TIBA site.

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Cloverleaf Back on the Table for Border Patrol Station

    November 26, 2024

    The Watertown Daily Times reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stated it will consider the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) community supported Cloverleaf site, reversing their earlier rejection.

  • Blog, Community Interests, Conservation

    Assessment of Border Patrol Stations

    November 21, 2024

    CBP’s decision “rejecting” the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) property as a viable alternative draws upon two issues:

  • Blog, Community Interests

    The Case for Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) Location

    November 21, 2024

    Read about why the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) Location is the Best Alternative Location

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation

    Editorial: Save Blind Bay! U.S. Customs & Border Protection must listen to residents

    November 18, 2024

    The Watertown Daily Times Reports: "It is inconceivable that the federal government’s ears could fall so deafly on the community’s resounding opposition to siting a massive Border Patrol station on Blind Bay."

  • Article, Community Interests, Press Releases

    TILT Welcomes Eric Gregware to the Board

    November 13, 2024

    The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Gregware to its Board of Trustees.

  • Article, Community Interests, Press Releases

    TILT Welcomes Basil Seggos to the Board

    November 13, 2024

    The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Basil Seggos to its Board of Trustees.

  • Article, Community Interests, Press Releases

    TILT Launches Ecosystem Restoration at Tibbetts Point Preserve

    September 19, 2024

    We are thrilled to announce a significant restoration project at Tibbetts Point Preserve, aimed at revitalizing this ecologically significant property.

  • Conservation, Press Releases

    CBP Public Notice

    August 13, 2024

    CBP held public open houses in June 2024 about the proposed new Border Patrol Station on Wellesley Island, with over 600 attendees. CBP is now reviewing the feedback to incorporate into a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA). To complete necessary environmental and cultural resource surveys on the preferred location, currently owned by TILT, CBP is working with the Department of Justice to file a Declaration of Taking for temporary right-of-entry. A decision on the station's location will be made after the final SEA is completed, anticipated in late 2024.

  • Conservation, Press Releases

    CBP Continues to Ignore Community Input on Proposed New Facility, Forces Access to TILT’s Blind Bay Preserve

    August 13, 2024

    U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) continues to pursue the Blind Bay Preserve as the site for its proposed facility, despite community support for an alternative location. On July 23, 2024, CBP informed stakeholders of plans to file a Declaration of Taking for right-of-entry to Blind Bay to conduct environmental studies. TILT negotiated an agreement allowing their staff to monitor these studies and receive all data collected by CBP.

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