The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is pleased to announce that the Delaware River has received national recognition as River of the Year by American Rivers, which states, "American Rivers gave the Delaware this honor to recognize its momentous progress for water quality, river restoration and community revitalization. Key to this success are the countless local individuals and read more
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April
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April
ClearWater Conservancy Conserves Crucial Bat Habitat
ClearWater Conservancy, with approval by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced in March 2020 the finalization of a permanent conservation easement along the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River. Located immediately across the river from Canoe Creek State Park, and along the Lower Trail, the 214.63 acre conservation project is one of the first of its kind on the east read more
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April
A note from our President Phil Wenger: A time for healing
Message from Phil Wenger, president of Lancaster Conservancy 50 YEARS OF SLOW GROWTH For two generations, the Conservancy has linked arms with those passionate about nature. We came together to protect habitat because we love the sound of song birds. We acquired and conserved our few remaining forests to protect the fish that swim in our waterways. We stayed true to our read more
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April
54-acre Castle Rock Farm Preserved Forever
Natural Lands announced on April 8, 2020 the successful preservation of the 54-acre Castle Rock Farm that straddles Pocopson and West Bradford Townships, Chester County. The farm is adjacent to several other already-protected properties, adding to a growing greenway along West Branch Brandywine Creek. “My family has owned this property since 1957. We’ve fought to keep it read more
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April
You ARE making a difference, thank you!
Message from Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. Dear friend of NPC, I'm writing this message to you today to remind you - whether you even realize it or not - that you have helped so many of your neighbors and friends over the last couple of weeks. Your support of land conservation has created new access points to the Pine Creek Trail, you allowed the Jacoby read more
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April
Better Climate Future Virtual Workshops
Haverford EAC has announced virtual workshops on solar and renewable power. Details and registration information can be found below. Solar Home Webinar and Virtual Tour, April 18, 9-11 am Take a bite out of global warming, save money and enhance the value of your home! This webinar will review assessing viability, cost, payback, increase in home value, what it is like read more
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April
PALTA April COVID-19 Video Calls
PALTA invites staff and board leaders of PALTA member organizations to join in a video call every Monday in April at noon to discuss the issues, challenges, concerns, opportunities, and plans stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a suggestion for an agenda item, please send it to Andy Loza at aloza@conserveland.org the Friday before each call. When: April 13, 2020 read more
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April
Pennsylvania Trout Fishing Season Now Open
Effective April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout season. This measure allows properly licensed anglers and youth to begin fishing for and harvesting trout. All read more
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April
The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware Names Lori Brennan as New Executive Director
On April 2, 2020 The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware is pleased to announce that Lori Brennan has been named the new executive director. Brennan, who began her role on March 30, will oversee The Nature Conservancy's operations in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She has over 20 years of experience working with a variety of regional and national nonprofit read more
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April
Escape Isolation and Find Yourself Outside
Message from Oliver Bass, president of Natural Lands. Dear friends of Natural Lands, As we adhere to public orders regarding physical distancing and self-isolation, I am reminded of the appreciation that astronaut Scott Kelly—who spent a year in space—shared when asked what he missed most during his mission. It turns out it was the simple pleasures associated with time read more
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April
Manada Conservancy Preserves Property in Kittatinny Corridor
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association member, Manada Conservancy, announced in April 2020 that they successfully protected a property located in the Kittatinny Corridor in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County. Here’s Manada Conservancy's story as told by their stewardship director, Mark Vibbert. Forty years ago, a pair of landowners purchased a 30-acre homestead in Lower read more
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April
Paycheck Protection Program Application Assistance
Time is of the essence, as non-profits and business owners across the U.S. get ready to tap into the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The team at RKL has been tracking program developments so that organizations can move quickly to take advantage of these unprecedented emergency forgivable loans. What do you need to know? On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Treasury issued read more
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April
PALTA COVID-19 Resources
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association has compiled links to COVID-19 related resources, including (but not limited to) topics such as business guidance, fundraising, financial assistance, and workplace health to assist conservation organizations. If you are aware of other good resources, please contact PALTA Communications Specialist, read more
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March
PALTA COVID-19 Video Call, 4/6/2020
PALTA invites staff and board leaders of PALTA member organizations to join in a video call at noon on April 6 to discuss the issues, challenges, concerns, opportunities, and plans stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a suggestion for an agenda item, please send it to Andy Loza at aloza@conserveland.org before week's end. (This video call follows on the one held the read more
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March
Intro to Nature Journaling
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, a lot of us are hunkering down at home to help stop the spread of the virus. We all want to do our part to protect our communities, but we also recognize the importance of sustaining a connection with nature to maintain our own health and well-being during these stressful times. One way to maintain (and even grow) your connection to nature read more
