Dear Central New York Land Trust Members, Partners, and Community, 

Simon Solomon, Executive Director of the Central New York Land Trust, Inc. for the past two and one-half years, has resigned to accept a position with the State of New York. 

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Solomon accomplished a great deal in his short time with the Land Trust, the list of which is quite long, but most notably, he successfully oversaw the completion of the New York State WQIP grant for our Vitkus Conservation Area, which included the stabilization of an esker on the east side of Skaneateles Lake, managed the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Federal grant for our Pleasant Valley Preserve, which now has a new parking lot, universal access trail, and interpretive kiosk, and directed the acquisition of our O'Neill Family Farm Field Property on the west side of Skaneateles Lake through the New York State WQIP Skaneateles Lake Program grant. Solomon also oversaw the acquisition of our first property in Madison County, expanding the Central New York Land Trust's reach in its quest to continue its mission to preserve and protect our communities' clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat, and provide Central New Yorkers and visitors with a chance to connect with the land. 

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We thank Solomon for his passion and dedication to our organization and wish him the very best on his chosen career path. 

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Our next step will be to conduct a search to find the next Executive Director for the Central New York Land Trust, Inc. It is our priority to find the best individual to lead our dedicated staff and maintain a stable and effective land trust. 

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Sincerely, 

​Andrew Ramsgard
Board Chair, Central New York Land Trust