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Protecting Land.
Inspiring People.

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Who we are

Our Mission is to acquire, remediate, and steward lands along Western New York’s waterfronts prioritizing public access.

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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.

Upcoming Events

  • Event poster for "Conservation Conversations: Planning a Watershed's Future" by Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust and D'Youville University, featuring images of a river and an audience.

    Planning a Watershed’s Future

    Tuesday, May 13 2025
    7:00–8:00pm EDT

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  • Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust Bio-Blitz Houghton event poster with two photos of people in nature and icons of a leaf, water droplets, trash bin, and rake.

    Bio-Blitz: Houghton

    Sunday, May 18 2025
    11:00am–1:00pm EDT

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  • Flyer for Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust's Clean-Up Ship Canal event featuring images of an industrial landscape and volunteers in a field.

    Clean-Up Ship Canal

    Saturday, June 7 2025
    10:00am–12:00pm EDT

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  • Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust cleanup event graphic for Houghton Conservation, featuring people in a park setting with trash bags.

    Clean-Up Houghton

    Saturday, June 21 2025
    10:00am–12:00pm EDT

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  • Promotional image for Bio-Blitz event at Blackrock Heritage Garden featuring logos of Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust and Grassroots Gardens WNY. Includes photos of people engaged in gardening activities.

    Bio-Blitz: Blackrock Heritage Garden

    Sunday, June 22 2025
    11:00am–1:00pm EDT

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  • Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust Clean-Up Cayuga Creek event poster, featuring images of volunteers and the creek landscape.

    Clean Up Cayuga Creek

    Saturday, July 12 2025
    10:00am–12:00pm EDT

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  • Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust promotional graphic for a Bio-Blitz at Ship Canal. Includes two images: one of people in safety vests and helmets walking outdoors, and another of a natural landscape with vegetation and an industrial structure. Icons depict water conservation and environmental awareness.

    Bio-Blitz: Ship Canal

    Sunday, July 20 2025
    11:00am–1:00pm EDT

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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

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  • 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

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