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Why Winter Adventures Matter More Than You Think
Finding Herself on the Trail: A Homeschool Mom’s Winter Adventure Bundling up her kids and getting them outside in the middle of winter isn’t always easy. But for one homeschooling…
Read MoreProtecting the Future: How IRLC is Advancing Land Conservation in New York
In an inspiring milestone for conservation, New York committed to the ambitious 30×30 initiative, a national effort to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. This initiative aligns with…
Read MoreA Legacy of Generosity
Bob and Gail Wright, originally from Syracuse and Massena respectively arrived on Millsite Lake in 2011. After very successful careers with Bristol Myers-Squibb, Bob and Gail began their search for…
Read MoreIRLC announces Heidi Sourwine as new Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce Heidi Sourwine as the new Executive Director of the Indian River Lakes Conservancy! Heidi’s commitment to our community and the cherished lands and waters of…
Read MoreA Message from Wylie Huffman, Retiring Executive Director
Serving as the IRLC’s first Executive Director has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I have cherished every moment of this journey and have been deeply humbled…
Read MoreIRLC initiates a new program to protect threatened birds
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with The American Bird Conservancy and the Ruffed Grouse Society to support young forest habitat management on our Grand Lake Reserve. This project…
Read MoreSpreading Their Wings to Further Conservation
We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s IRLC Conservation Scholarship winners! These dedicated students have shown outstanding commitment to environmental conservation, and we are excited to see how they’ll use…
Read MoreConnecting Hearts to Nature
At Indian River Lakes Conservancy, we believe in the power of nature to create positive change and forge lasting connections. Our sensory trails at Redwood Hill and Baker Woods Preserves…
Read MoreWater Quality takes center stage
We are delighted to announce an upcoming presentation at the Water Quality Conference on June 7th, 2024 by St. Lawrence University professor, Brad Baldwin. Professor Baldwin will share insights from…
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