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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September
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August
Longtime Staff Member of Brandywine Conservancy Receives Recognition from the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association
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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July
Nominate a Great Public Place or Great Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
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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July
Natural Lands Receives Award for Coatesville Park Revitalization
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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February
Molly Morrison Receives Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award
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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December
General Assembly Honors Lancaster Conservancy
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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September
Finalists Selected for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award
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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May
PALTA Honors Stroud Township with Local Government Conservation Leadership Award
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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May
PALTA Honors Troy Firth with Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award
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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April
PEC to Honor Morrison and Harper
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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April
2019 Green Infrastructure Award Winners Announced
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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March
The Nature Place Earns LEED Gold Certification
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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March
LCC’S Lydia Martin Wins 2019 Women in Conservation Award
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
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
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
