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Protecting Unami Creek

The boulder-strewn Upper Unami Creek area is place of incredible natural beauty. Natural Lands is working to permanently protect more acres of this rugged, unique wilderness. An important victory was the conservation of five contiguous parcels owned by George and Patricia Kaufman, committed partners in the effort to expand the protected area. The agreement between […]

Saving Paradise Farm

An Environmental Stewardship Fund grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) enabled Natural Lands, in partnership with East Bradford Township, to purchase a conservation easement on 360 acres of the 580-acre Paradise Farm Property in Chester County. Protection of this property was a win–win for all parties. The parcel ranked highly on […]

Protecting Brandywine Creek

In 2010, the Brandywine Conservancy received an Environmental Stewardship Fund grant for a multi-site restoration effort in the Brandywine Creek watershed. The restoration consisted of three demonstration projects in the watershed’s urban, suburban, and headwater portions. The goal of the demonstrations was to leverage the Conservancy’s existing visibility and inspire similar projects on private and […]

Treating Acid Mine Drainage in the Montour Run Watershed

The Montour Run Watershed Association (MRWA) protects and remediates the 37-square-mile Montour Run watershed in western Allegheny County. In coordination with citizens’ groups, businesses, local governmental agencies, elected officials, and the general public, the group works to improve water quality. Over the course of its existence, MRWA has successfully conducted watershed assessments, public outreach and […]

Cynwyd Heritage Trail

 A Growing Greener II grant allowed Lower Merion Township to continue development of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Montgomery County. Eventually the trail will link to the increasingly popular Schuylkill River Trail and allow direct access to Valley Forge Park, the Perkiomen Trail, and downtown Philadelphia. The grant was awarded by the Department of Conservation […]

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