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Advocates For Clean Water In Delaware River Watershed Visit Capitol Hill In Washington To Urge Support Of Conservation Measures

PA Environment Daily

On March 13, nearly 60 members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed met with their members of Congress to urge support for the protection, restoration, and conservation of the Delaware River Watershed. million in match, for a total conservation impact of $134.3 million in funding to 195 projects, which generated $79.2

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ClearWater Conservancy Names Elizabeth Crisfield Executive Director

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On March 6, Elizabeth Crisfield of Harris Township, a conservation scientist for more than 20 years, has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Centre County-based ClearWater Conservancy beginning May 1, 2024. "I I am so honored and excited to be joining the staff of ClearWater Conservancy,” Elizabeth said.

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Delaware Highlands Conservancy Reaches Settlement With Timber Thieves On Preserved Property

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Since this discovery was made, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy has worked in partnership with the landowner, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and legal counsel for restitution. We are pleased to have brought this to conclusion,” stated Conservancy Executive Director Diane Rosencrance.

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WeConservePA: Land Conservancy Of Adams County Finalizes Three Projects Conserving Both Farmland And Historic Battlefield Areas

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The Land Conservancy of Adams County recently finalized easements on several parcels of land through collaboration with landowners, farmers, and a historic battlefield preservation organization. I placed a conservation easement on my Adams County property to prevent that from happening to these 68 acres.

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Delaware Highlands Conservancy Green Lodging Partnership Celebrates 10 Years Of Supporting Local Conservation

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On June 29, Representatives from Settlers Hospitality and Woodloch properties gathered at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, Wayne County to celebrate ten years of success in the Green Lodging Partnership and nearly $500,000 raised for local conservation.

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Call for Nominations: ESA Regional Policy Award

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ESA has honored past award recipients for policy work that included: wildlife conservation green urban renewal initiatives stream, river & lake restoration ESA’s 2024 Annual Meeting will take place in Long Beach, California. degrees Celsius. 2019 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, U.S. degrees Celsius.

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DCNR Blog: Conservation Funds Help Communities Provide Outdoor Places, Opportunities; Apply Now

PA Environment Daily

By: Josh VanBrakle, DCNR Recreation and Conservation Advisor ?At At the start of the new year, Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania. All these grants are part of DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.