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September

Nominations Open: Champions of the Chesapeake

09/02/2020

Since 2014, Chesapeake Conservancy has recognized numerous individuals and organizations as Champions of the Chesapeake for their dedication to the conservation and preservation of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, and deemed a national treasure. This year, the Chesapeake Conservancy wants YOU to nominate an individual deserving of this read more

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categories: General Interest, Items of Interest
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August

Longtime Staff Member of Brandywine Conservancy Receives Recognition from the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association

08/05/2020

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) recently recognized the Brandywine Conservancy’s John Theilacker, AICP Certified Planner, with an award for his 22 years of conservation advocacy and land use planning work throughout the Commonwealth. During his time at the Brandywine Conservancy, as an associate director, Theilacker has worked tirelessly helping Pennsylvania read more

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categories: Conservation People
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July

Nominate a Great Public Place or Great Neighborhood in Pennsylvania

07/27/2020

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA PA) will be recognizing “Great Public Spaces” and “Great Neighborhoods” in 2020. Overall, Great Places are unique, memorable places that display a wealth of best practices in community planning, serve as a community focal point, and strengthen the local economy. Everyone should be proud of the “great” planning read more

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categories: General Interest, Items of Interest
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July

Natural Lands Receives Award for Coatesville Park Revitalization

07/07/2020

Natural Lands announced the organization has been awarded the Green and Sustainable Parks award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society (PRPS). The award honors Natural Lands’ work—along with partners Brandywine Health Foundation and the City of Coatesville—to revitalize Coatesville’s Palmer Park. Once considered the “Pittsburgh of the East” because of its read more

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categories: Conservation Organization
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February

Molly Morrison Receives Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award

02/24/2020

The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) will honor Molly K. Morrison of Chester County with its Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award at an awards dinner in Gettysburg on April 2nd. Morrison recently retired from Natural Lands, the Greater Philadelphia region’s oldest and largest land conservation organization, after serving 14 years as the non-profit’s read more

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categories: Conservation People
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December

General Assembly Honors Lancaster Conservancy

12/19/2019

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate recognized the Lancaster Conservancy in honor of its 50th anniversary with a citation from both chambers. The citations were presented to the Conservancy's executive committee by representatives David Zimmerman,  Michael Sturla, and Brett Miller, and senator Scott Martin. “Land protection requires strong partnerships read more

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categories: Conservation Organization
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September

Finalists Selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award

09/04/2019

Three finalists have been selected for the 2019 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In Pennsylvania, the $10,000 award is presented annually by read more

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categories: Conservation People
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May

PALTA Honors Stroud Township with Local Government Conservation Leadership Award

05/18/2019

On Saturday, the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) honored Stroud Township with the 2019 Government Conservation Leadership Award. Representatives from the township received the award at the annual Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference, held this year at Skytop Lodge. Many Pennsylvania municipalities are blessed with significant land and water resources. But read more

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17
May

PALTA Honors Troy Firth with Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award

05/17/2019

On May 17, the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) honored Troy Firth with the 2019 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award. Firth received the award at the annual Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference, held this year at Skytop Lodge. For over 45 years, Troy Firth has set himself apart as a responsible and thoughtful pioneer in sustainable forestry. Since 1971, read more

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categories: Conservation People
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April

PEC to Honor Morrison and Harper

04/29/2019

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council will hold its 49th Environmental Partnership dinner on June 13 to recognize Molly Morrison and Kate Harper with the Curtin Winsor Award, which honors their accomplishments as conservation leaders in Pennsylvania. Molly Morrison Morrison has been described as “a force of and for nature.” Morrison has built a remarkable conservation read more

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15
April

2019 Green Infrastructure Award Winners Announced

04/15/2019

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia recently announced the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Green Stormwater Infrastructure Awards. The winners will be recognized at a special celebration on May 23 in Philadelphia. The awards celebrate and elevate green stormwater infrastructure projects and innovations, the triple bottom line (TBL) benefits of a read more

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categories: General Interest
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March

The Nature Place Earns LEED Gold Certification

03/25/2019

Berks Nature's The Nature Place has been awarded LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). What does that mean? Here's a little cheat sheet: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is bestowed by the USGBC based on a rating system that measures a building’s environmental impact. Projects earn LEED points based on items such as read more

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categories: Conservation Organization
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March

LCC’S Lydia Martin Wins 2019 Women in Conservation Award

03/14/2019

Join Lancaster County Conservancy in congratulating its director of education and engagement Lydia Martin for receiving one of PennFuture’s Fifth Annual Celebrating Women in Conservation awards! Martin, along with Lauren Ferreri of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, has been honored in the category of Women of Environmental Education. This award honors an individual who has read more

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January

Clarion River Voted 2019 River of the Year

01/17/2019

A designated Wild and Scenic River that draws legions of anglers, paddlers, and other outdoors enthusiasts throughout the seasons, the Clarion River in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2019 River of the Year.   The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among four waterways nominated across the state. Results were announced jointly on January 17 read more

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December

NFWF Awards $13.1 Million in Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Grants

12/03/2018

On December 3, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $13.1 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six U.S. states and the District of Columbia, including Pennsylvania. The 49 grants will generate nearly $21.9 million in matching read more

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  • Part of Brandywine Battlefield Preserved in Westtown Township

    Part of Brandywine Battlefield Preserved in Westtown Township

    Natural Lands announced on October 26, 2020 the permanent protection of nearly 10 acres of land along the fast-developing Route …Read More »
  • Unlikely Partners BalletX and Natural Lands Make Nature Center Stage

    Unlikely Partners BalletX and Natural Lands Make Nature Center Stage

    What does it look like when the regions oldest and largest land conservation organization and Philadelphia’s Premier Contemporary Ballet Company …Read More »
  • Heritage Conservancy Sets Pioneering Example of Partnership and Preservation with Manoff Market Gardens

    Heritage Conservancy Sets Pioneering Example of Partnership and Preservation with Manoff Market Gardens

    Freda R. Savana for Heritage Conservancy It could be said that Gary and Amy Manoff have farming in their blood. …Read More »
  • Berks Nature Closes on a Conservation Easement of Olivet Blue Mountain Camp

    Berks Nature Closes on a Conservation Easement of Olivet Blue Mountain Camp

    On September 30th, 2020, Berks Nature closed on a conservation easement project in the Schuylkill River Watershed, Kittatinny Ridge and …Read More »
  • Fifteen More Acres Protected Forever!

    Fifteen More Acres Protected Forever!

      Article originally published in September 2020 by Willistown Conservation Trust. The final conservation chapter to the 15-acre Stonehedge Farm …Read More »
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