Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award

The Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Pennsylvania over the course of their life & career. Each year, PALTA solicits nominations for the award and a committee determines the winner.

The Association is pleased to announce that Molly Morrison has been selected as this years recipient of the Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award in recognition of her tremendous service to the cause of conservation in Pennsylvania. Molly joins 16 other Pennsylvanians who have received this award since its inception in 2004. For more information, please see press release by Natural Lands.

The award presentation will take place during dinner on Thursday, April 2nd. To purchase tickets, please contact Carol Grayshaw at cgrayshaw@conserveland.org or by phone (717) 219-4074.

Previous Award Winners

Local Government Conservation Leadership Award

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association is pleased to announce Bushkill Township as the recipient of the 2020 Local Government Conservation Leadership Award. This award honors counties and municipalities for their commitment to conservation. Bushkill Township joins 17 other local government entities in receiving this recognition since 2007.

Bushkill Township has provided leadership in advancing the conservation of natural resources through the development of the Open Space Program, which aims to preserve and protect natural spaces within the Township. Since its inception in 2007, the Open Space Program has allowed Bushkill Township to acquire approximately 700 acres and 35 conservation easements, protecting vital and scenic natural resources. (photo: Ballas Meadow Passive Recreational Park, taken by Jason Smith)