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NY DEC announces $2.7 million for land conservation grants
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced $2.7 million in competitive grant funding through the Conservation Partnership Program to support land trusts in conserving open space and enhancing climate resiliency.
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