News

  • 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.

  • TILT Stewardship Director Ken Nims assists a few volunteers with their tree planting on Arbor Day. © Bridgett McCann
    TILT Stewardship Director Ken Nims assists a few volunteers with their tree planting on Arbor Day. © Bridgett McCann

    Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Newsletters

    Stewardship Update

    July 01, 2024

    Springing into Action: Stewardship Ramps Up

  • Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Newsletters

    Conservation Connections

    July 01, 2024

    During the 2023-2024 school year, the Thousand Islands Land Trust launched the classroom edition of the unique educational program called Conservation Connections.

  • Article, Blog, Community Interests, Newsletters

    From the Letterbox

    July 01, 2024

    MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT - Nonna Schtimpleman, Fairport NY

  • Spencer sits atop his grandfather’s lap circa 1993, spending time outside.
    Spencer sits atop his grandfather’s lap circa 1993, spending time outside.

    Article, Blog, Community Interests, Conservation, Newsletters

    Conservation Ethic: A Generational Gift

    July 01, 2024

    by Spencer Busler, Assistant Director

  • Nancy Seely at the Geiss Observation Tower on the Rivergate Trail in July of 2022 displaying her inspiring smile while enjoying the outdoors.
    Nancy Seely at the Geiss Observation Tower on the Rivergate Trail in July of 2022 displaying her inspiring smile while enjoying the outdoors.

    Article, Blog, Community Interests, Newsletters

    Farewells- Nancy Seeley

    July 01, 2024

    Remembering Nancy Seeley

  • Scott poses with friends, Debbie Heineman (left) and Elaine Chase (right) with a big smile in the 2023 TILT Summer Gathering at the TI Park Pavilion.
    Scott poses with friends, Debbie Heineman (left) and Elaine Chase (right) with a big smile in the 2023 TILT Summer Gathering at the TI Park Pavilion.

    Article, Blog, Community Interests, Newsletters

    Farewells- Scott Kempton

    July 01, 2024

    Remembering Scott Kempton

  • Louis Jean toasts the crowd at the 2011 Major Donor Appreciation Islander event which she hosted at her home in Clayton just steps away from Zenda.
    Louis Jean toasts the crowd at the 2011 Major Donor Appreciation Islander event which she hosted at her home in Clayton just steps away from Zenda.

    Article, Blog, Community Interests, Newsletters

    Farewells- Lois Jean MacFarlane

    July 01, 2024

    Remembering Lois Jean MacFarlane

  • Zell Steever at the Delaney Bay Fish Ladder following his presentation during the infamous Grindstone Island Mule Tour of 2021.
    Zell Steever at the Delaney Bay Fish Ladder following his presentation during the infamous Grindstone Island Mule Tour of 2021.

    Article, Blog, Newsletters

    Farewells- Zell Steever

    July 01, 2024

    Remembering Zell Steever

  • A glimpse of the vibrant conserved woodlands on the Foltz easement. © Spencer Busler

    Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Newsletters

    Conservation Highlight- Foltz Easement

    July 01, 2024

    Foltz Easement Buffers Songbird Forest on Grindstone, Protects Pristine Shoreline

  • The picturesque shoreline of the Rice-Clay Preserve © Spencer Busler

    Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Grants, Newsletters, Press Releases

    Conservation Highlight- Rice-Clay Preserve

    July 01, 2024

    Critical Shoreline Habitat Protected in Lake of the Isles

  • Fishers Landing Expands Watershed Protection

    Article, Community Interests, Conservation, Press Releases

    Conservation Highlight- Fishers Landing

    July 01, 2024

    Fishers Landing Expands Watershed Protection

  • Bridgett McCann, TILT's Communications Specialist

    Article, Newsletters, Press Releases

    Organizational Updates

    July 01, 2024

    Welcome Bridgett McCann, TILT’s New Communications Specialist

  • Natalie Gates, TILT's Land Protection Specialist

    Article, Conservation

    Organizational Updates

    July 01, 2024

    Welcome Natalie Gates, TILT’s New Land Protection Specialist

  • John Cardamone in his family boat, ‘Ol Boy on the St. Lawrence River.
    John Cardamone in his family boat, ‘Ol Boy on the St. Lawrence River.

    Article, Community Interests, Newsletters, Press Releases

    Organizational Update - Thank You for your Service, John Cardamone

    June 27, 2024

    TILT Board of Trustee John Cardamone Steps Down

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