Partners

The Southern Tier Land Conservancy collaborates with key regional organizations to maximize conservation impact across Broome and Tioga Counties. VINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments) transforms urban spaces into productive community gardens, improving food security and neighborhood vitality. The Waterman Conservation Education Center provides essential environmental education through its nature preserves and programming. The Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC) coordinates watershed protection efforts across the region, implementing projects that improve water quality and ecosystem health. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (CCE) offers critical research-based knowledge to landowners on sustainable agricultural and land management practices. The Owego Rotary contributes volunteer power and community connections that strengthen our local conservation initiatives. Together, these partnerships create a robust network supporting the ecological and community wellbeing of the Southern Tier.