Open Space Institute

Doing an upcoming feature on these guys for a local magazine. Great organization:

The Open Space Institute (OSI) protects scenic, natural, and historic landscapes to ensure public enjoyment, conserve habitats, and sustain community character.

OSI achieves its goals through land acquisition, conservation easements, regional loan programs, fiscal sponsorship, creative partnerships, and analytical research.

OSI has protected more than 116,000 acres through our New York Land Program, by means of direct acquisition and conservation easements in the State of New York.

Once it's gone, it's gone for good, folks.