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Benefits
Recreational boaters frequently visit Sycamore Island, which has been proposed as a docking location for the Allegheny River Trail project of the Friends of the Riverfront. Conservation of the island will create a unique opportunity for the public to visit and experience a wild and natural island within an urban county. Additionally, Allegheny Land Trust hopes to use Sycamore Island as a demonstration site for education about invasive species removal and water quality improvements along rivers, creating a special model for future study.
"We will face some stewardship challenges such as removing debris that has collected on the island over the years from floods," said ALT's Project Committee Chair, Tim Stanny, "but we are committed to fulfilling our mission of caring for the local lands we protect."
To support to the long-term care of Allegheny Land Trust’s conserved properties, including Sycamore Island, please visit the How To Help page where you’ll find several ways to contribute to our Stewardship Fund.