Mill Creek is one of Westmoreland County’s natural treasures. Now, it is even better. Growing Greener II funding supported much-needed projects to stabilize the streambank and reduce the amount of sediment entering this exceptional waterway. Mill Creek is an important tributary of Loyalhanna Creek, which supplies drinking water for residents of Ligonier Township and affects […]
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Stone Hill Greenway
Collaboration between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Natural Lands, Montgomery County Lands Trust (MCLT), Limerick Township, and other stakeholders ensured the preservation of over 80 acres of open space in Montgomery County. Adjacent to both state game land and Limerick Community Park, this parcel (known as the Kurylo property) includes meadows and forests, water […]
Revenue & Legislative History
“Our constitution gives Pennsylvanians the right to clean air, to pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. We have a constitutional obligation to leave Penn’s Woods better than we found them—and today we act decisively to fulfill it.” –Governor Tom Ridge at the signing of […]
A Unique Partnership Benefits Many
An exciting partnership between Montgomery County Lands Trust, New Hanover Township, and Fellowship Farm brought land conservation and additional resources to a social services group with a special mission. Located in a peaceful rural setting, Fellowship Farm (since provides a wide array of benefits for diverse groups from the Philadelphia region and beyond. Fellowship Farm […]
Funded Streambank Restoration Projects in Blair County Protect Juniata River, Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Streambank erosion is known to contribute to a significant increase in sediment and nutrient overloads, harming waterways and watersheds for communities and wildlife alike. According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, more than 11,400 miles of streams are impacted by stormwater runoff and its nutrient pollutants of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment. As Pennsylvania works to […]
