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Founded in 2003, North Shore Land Alliance is an accredited Land Trust that has been instrumental in working together with land owners, municipalities and government agencies to protect over 1,500 acres of conservation-worthy lands in our community.

Our Core Values

Our Mission

Conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources.

Through education, outreach and volunteerism, we connect people to nature and inspire a community conservation ethic.

Join the Campaign to Grow Red Cote Preserve.

Join us effort to protect five irreplaceable acres of environmentally significant land in Oyster Bay Cove, NY—a once-in-a-generation opportunity to conserve open space that directly supports clean water, wildlife, and public access to nature.  We must raise $1.72 million by February 2026 to purchase the land and provide for its long-term stewardship. Every dollar you give brings us closer to preserving this vital piece of Long Island’s natural heritage forever.

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2025 Spring/Summer Newsletter

Our latest Saving Land newsletter is here! Read about the impact your support is making!

Each issue features our land preservation projects, community initiatives, upcoming events, and highlights of the people and partnerships that make our mission possible. It’s a great way to stay informed and inspired by the work we’re doing to protect the natural lands and waters of Long Island.

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Recent Conservation News

  • Red Cote Preserve

    Campaign to Grow Red Cote Preserve

    On June 8th neighbors and friends gathered in the garden at the Pulling Property in Oyster Bay Cove to launch a community effort to acquire nearly five acres of very important land adjacent to the Red Cote Preserve.

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  • Important Sands Point Conservation Easement

    Important Sands Point Conservation Easement Closes at Year-end

    The Land Alliance is pleased to announce our newest conservation easement in Sands Point. We applaud Joanna and Will Morgan on their successful effort to protect the natural habitat and sustainability of this part of their community. The conservation values of this nearly 4 acre easement are abundant!

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  • The State of the Birds in the USA

    The State of the Birds in the USA

    As spring migration nears its peak, we remain concerned about much of the data identified in this year’s State of the Birds report. It was generated by the North American Birds Conservation Initiative. The report confirmed that 1/3 of U.S. bird species need conservation action. 1/3!! Many of these are described as tipping point species: those species that have lost more than half their populations in the last 50 years.

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  • Protecting Land Through Good Local Ordinances

    Environmental laws exist at every level of government, but some of the most important and impactful are our local town and village ordinances. These regulations can be far more specific and nuanced than state or federal laws, often differing from village to village. More often than not, they help uphold important environmental practices.

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Protecting Land Takes Community

Nature Needs You!

There are so many ways you can get involved to protect the environment for today and generations to come.