The Pocono Avian Research Center announced in July 2020 that they will be merging their mission and research activities with the Pocono Heritage Land Trust. The Pocono Avian Research Center, Inc. is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of Pennsylvania's native birds and their habitats through research, education and community involvement. All research projects are conducted read more
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July
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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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July
Allegheny Land Trust Protects 155 Acres in Elizabeth Township
Local non-profit land conservation organization Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) announced on July 7, 2020 that it completed the acquisition of 155 acres of undeveloped land in Elizabeth Township for permanent protection as a conservation area. The conservation of this large tract of woodlands in the rolling hills above the Youghiogheny River located roughly between Broadlawn read more
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July
Eden Hill Conservancy Donates Conservation Easements on 207 Acres to WPC
More than a year ago, the leaders of Eden Hill Conservancy, an all-volunteer land trust located in Huntingdon County, knew they needed to dissolve due to increasing operational challenges. But before doing so, they wanted to transfer their conservation easements to a reputable and accredited land trust in Pennsylvania to hold and steward its two conservation easements, which read more
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July
WPC Acquires More Land Along Route 30 Within the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced on June 16, 2020 the permanent protection of 50 acres within the Loyalhanna Creek watershed, along the scenic and historic Route 30 corridor in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. The forested property is located on the north side of westbound Route 30 and hosts a half mile of riparian frontage along Coalpit Run, a high read more
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June
The Nature Conservancy Protects 127 Acres on the Kittatinny Ridge
On June 29, 2020, The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware is delighted to announce that it has acquired 127 acres of forestland in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, with financial assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, the Pennsylvania Game read more
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June
DCNR Bureau of Forestry Strategic Plan
The Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry is in the process of writing a new Strategic Plan that will set the Bureau’s mission and overarching goals. It guides how the Bureau provides leadership in forest management and conservation on both public and private lands in urban and rural areas. The survey is intended to obtain input pertaining to the new Bureau of Forestry read more
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June
The Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy conserves 112 acres adjacent to the Loyalsock State Forest
As the highest bidder at a recent public auction, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) conserved 112 acres adjacent to the Loyalsock State Forest. The property includes steep, forested hillsides, a trout stream, and a rocky cliff along Loyalsock Creek. This newly conserved land is almost directly across from where Little Bear Road (and Little Bear Creek) read more
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June
A Message to Our Members and the Manada Conservancy Community
Conservation of our natural resources is often viewed as separate from the nurturing of human life, but it is all part of what we often call the web of life. Because of this, our mission is inextricably tied to justice, inclusion, diversity, understanding and knowledge. A culture of oppression can undermine any and all efforts to preserve our living planet and all the beings read more
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June
WeConservePA COVID-19 Resources
WeConservePA has compiled links to COVID-19 related resources to aid conservation organizations. Topics covered range from health and safety guidelines for park facilities, to fundraising and financial assistance, to human resources and workplace safety. If you are aware of other good resources to include in this compilation, please reach out to WeConservePA communications read more
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June
Get Involved: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Council
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association seeks to form a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Council to provide people a forum to share experiences, advance good practices, and identify opportunities for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in conservation work and organizations. If you are with a land trust, trail group, or other conservation read more
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June
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
The window to apply for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants opens for a month on July 15. Projects must be consistent with a line item in the state capital budget. Grants are expected to be awarded prior to the election. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) is a Commonwealth grant program administered by the Office of the Budget for the read more
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June
Hawk Mountain Welcomes Visitors as Trails Reopened on June 5
As Berks County moved into the yellow phase of the governor’s Pennsylvania Reopening Plan, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has reopened trails with new safety protocols in place. June 5 marked the official opening of all trails, while the Visitor Center remains closed. To ensure the health and well-being of visitors and employees, modified safety measures are currently in place. “The read more
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June
We’re trying but we know we need to do more.
Black Lives Matter. In the wake of amplified protests and awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement, and because our organization believes that Black Lives Matter, our staff has increased our continued dialogue and commitment to this issue in an effort to be better and contribute toward a healthier, more sustainable community for all. The recent experience of fellow read more
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June
PFBC Seeks Applicants for Education Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is excited to announce that applications are being accepted for a new educational grant program. Recipients of grants through this program would support the development and delivery of education programs that contribute to the PFBC’s efforts to increase the number of anglers and boaters in Pennsylvania. Recruiting new read more
