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ClearWater is seeking interested streamside landowners

Submitted by ClearwaterConservacy on February 18, 2009 - 7:40pm
Hello everyone.  ClearWater is looking to get the word out to landowners that may be interested in joining our Riparian Conservation Program. If there are any questions or you need any more information just get let us know. Thanks!  Jen ClearWater Conservancy of central Pennsylvania is looking for landowners that are interested in enrolling their streamside property into ClearWater’s 2009 and 2010 Riparian Conservation Program. The Riparian Conservation Program goals are to restore these vegetated streamside buffers and to inform streamside landowners on the beneficial role of riparian buffers.A riparian buffer is a transitional area between land and water that is vital for the protection of water quality. Riparian areas also provide important wildlife habitat. When vegetation in riparian buffers are removed the delicate balance between soil, water, and animals in the buffer area is lost. This loss causes streams to become silted and warm, invasive plants species to move in, and the riparian-dependant wildlife to vanish. In 2008 ClearWater Conservancy and their partners was able to re-established 1.7 miles of riparian buffer to help protect Centre County streams and riparian wildlife.
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Clearwater awarded $447,000 grant to protect water

Submitted by ClearwaterConservacy on November 19, 2008 - 5:53pm

CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY AWARDED $447,000 GRANT FOR STROUSE PROPERTY EASEMENT AND ACQUISITION

 

                Residents will benefit from the investment of nearly $44 million for 316 conservation and recreation projects that are designed to help revitalize communities and protect natural resources, Governor Edward G. Rendell said yesterday.                  

 

                “The health and vitality of our communities is reflected in the quality of their parks and trails, access to rivers, open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities,” Governor Rendell said. “This round of grants will fund hundreds of projects to help preserve and enhance those natural amenities.”

 

                Funding for the grants comes from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Keystone Fund, which is generated from a portion of the realty transfer tax, Growing Greener I and II and the ATV/Snowmobile Fund.

 

                The grants will fund a variety of projects, including 66 miles of trails, 4,341 acres of open space, 10 swimming pools, 135 community parks and 73 planning projects for regional efforts, parks, greenways and trails.

 

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Clearwater update - State of the Water

Submitted by ClearwaterConservacy on November 16, 2008 - 8:14pm

2007 State of the Water Resources in the Spring Creek Watershed

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