Ben Walldroff

The private company is based in Clayton, NY. It is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting the natural beauty, diverse wildlife habitats, water quality, and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Thousand Islands region spanning the U.S.-Canada border. The organization conserves over 15,000 acres through land acquisitions, conservation easements, and stewardship, managing a network of preserves that feature woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and wildlife corridors with more than 22 miles of public trails open year-round. Notable preserves include Otter Creek Preserve, S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve, Crooked Creek Preserve, and Fort Haldimand Preserve, each offering ecological, historical, and recreational value. The organization emphasizes community engagement through educational programs, citizen science projects, and sustainable hunting permits. It supports landowners in conserving their properties via customized conservation easements, land donations, and bargain sales. The trust fosters partnerships, volunteer involvement, and fundraising efforts to sustain its mission, and its Discovery Center serves as a gateway for outdoor experiences. Thousand Islands Land Trust, Inc. was founded in 1985.