Land trust preserves 1,400 acres and 5 miles of pristine shoreline on Lake Ontario island
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.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM · 1 min read
The Thousand Islands Land Trust has permanently protected 1,410 acres on Galloo Island through a new conservation easement, the largest project by acreage in the organization’s history.