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-For Immediate Release-
March 27, 2007 Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Gifts Genesee Land Trust The Genesee Land Trust, a land preservation organization, protecting over 2500 acres in the greater Rochester area, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $1000 gift from the Canandaigua National Bank & Trust. This donation will be used to support the conservation efforts of the Trust. “We are actively increasing our areas of protection,” says Trust Executive Director, Gay Mills, “therefore the continued support from Canandaigua National Bank is both needed and greatly appreciated.” As Rochester’s local land trust, the 18 year old organization boasts of increasing protection of Braddock Bay and Salmon Creek, as well 146 acres along Ganargua Creek in the town of Arcadia that includes an 18 acre organic farm, and an easement owned by the Town of Webster, protecting 68 acres of old growth forest in that town in the last year. Additionally, Genesee Land Trust is working in partnership with the city of Rochester and neighborhood associations at the establishing El Camino Butterhole-Seneca Park Trail: a walking, biking, greenway through the heart of the city of Rochester . Steve Martin, VP, Public Relations and Marketing at Canandaigua National Bank, says, “CNB is delighted to support the good work of the Genesee Land Trust in helping to preserve our natural environment throughout the region.” Canandaigua National Bank is a leader in supporting community based organizations and activities. Founded
in 1887, Canandaigua National Bank is the region’s only local, community-
owned, full service bank, with 21 branches in Ontario
and Monroe
County
. -end- Contact: Margaret Potter Assistant Director Genesee Land Trust 500 East Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester NY 14607 (585) 256-2130
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