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Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust
Protecting Land.
Inspiring People.
Who we are
Our Mission is to acquire, remediate, and steward lands along Western New York’s waterfronts prioritizing public access.
What we do
Our primary focus is on advancing three of BNRLT’s strategic goals and actions: Land Acquisition, Land Reclamation, and Land Management.
Our team is currently managing five properties and pursuing grants and initiatives to curate a larger inventory of waterfront sites to manage so that they remain clean and well maintained.
Our current portfolio includes 62 acres, with plans to add an additional 45 acres in 2025.
These sites will be made available to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy WNY’s abundant water resources and view these sites as valuable elements of their neighborhoods.
Get Involved
Clean-Ups
At least once a year members of the community join us to help clean up our properties and help maintain these lands we aim to protect.
Bio-Blitzes
Using the iNaturalist app, we collect and analyze insects and plants. Partnering with other local organizations, sometimes we also plant native vegetation.
Speaker Series
We have experts from our board and our community speak on a variety of topics that deal with Brownfields and matters of environmental conservation.
Upcoming Events
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![Flyer for "Bio-Blitz at Lilac Park" featuring Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust and Grassroots Gardens WNY logos. Includes images of people walking in a wooded area and a park landscape, with icons of water, trash, and gardening tools.]()
Bio-Blitz: Lilac Park
Sunday, August 17 2025
11:00am–1:00pm EDT -
![Promotional graphic for the Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust's Bio-Blitz event at Cayuga Creek, featuring a group photo of people outdoors and a landscape image of a grassy area with trees. Iconography includes water droplets, trash bin, and a rake with leaves, indicating environmental themes.]()
Bio-Blitz: Cayuga Creek
Sunday, September 14 2025
11:00am–1:00pm EDT
